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Julie Murphy, Children's Author

@juliekidsbooks.bsky.social

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Aussie author of 20+ picture/info books, incl. DOG BEACH (NLA, 2024), CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! (Affirm, 2024) & ODD BODS (Lerner, 2021). Fmr. zoologist and zookeeper. She/her. #STEM #animals #nature. https://linktr.ee/juliemurphybooks

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · 16d

Reading DOG BEACH and CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! to young patients at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne for Book Week 2025 was an absolute privilege. Here I am, surrounded by Captain Starlight champions. #kidlit

Woman holding her two picture books, with young woman and man on either side of her, dressed in superhero outfits and saluting.

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Sep 16

It was such a joy being part of the (Indoor) Street Party Storytime with these awesome kids' book creators at the Port Fairy Literary Weekend. What a wonderful place and community!🥳 @portfairy.bsky.social

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Port Fairy Literary Weekend is almost upon us. I can't wait to be a co-presenter in this amazing line-up for the (Indoor) Street Party at the Port Fairy Library. It's a free event, and promises to be heaps of fun. If you are around, I'd love to see you there.
@portfairy.bsky.social

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thank you! He is indeed. 😊 Hello from the other side of the world.

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

Banjo. 🥰

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

Happy International Dog Day! Here's Banjo and DOG BEACH by me and Annie White (NLA, 2024). #internationaldogday #dogbeachbook

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Aug 12

It's National Science Week in Australia, and I am acknowledging all the work of scientists that goes into my children's books, to inspire a new generation of nature-lovers and budding #STEM enthusiasts. Thank you!
#NationalScienceWeek2025 #picturebooks

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thanks, Liz. I would certainly like to do that!

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Jul 31

Celebrating the Danish edition of the I'VE GOT...(Eyes, Feet and a Tail) series! It's awesome to know that these picture books will reach a new audience. Written by me, illustrated by Hannah Tolson, published by @amicuspublishing.bsky.social . 🥰

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Katie Furze @katiefurze.bsky.social · Jul 31

On this dreary winter's day, I'm feeling grateful because I have not one, not two, but three beautiful picture books out in the world. 🤩 Hard to believe, but wonderful. 🦎🦉🦇#nedbarraud #scholasticnz #kidlit #STEM @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Jul 25

@debbieohi.com posted a rejection she received to tell us all to keep on writing. How generous! #writing

Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Jul 25

For those wondering why I'm posting (mainly on @work.debbieohi.com) about an in-progress novel that may get rejected: so often we only hear the Success Stories. To encourage others & keep myself accountable, I've been posting about rejections as well: debbieohi.com/2024/05/pers... #WriterSky #KidLit

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is so generous of you, @debbieohi.com , and kind of encouraging - if YOU get rejections, then EVERYONE gets them, right? Best wishes in all your projects. J.

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Jun 28

Congratulations on another stunning natural history STEM story book!

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Jun 5

It's #WorldEnvironmentDay today and I am glad to have written these books, and others, for children everywhere.

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The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social · May 30

Where our story began.

A home that launched ideas destined to fill bookshelves around the world.
Four generations of creativity, built one story at a time.

#TheCreativeCompany #CreativeStories #FamilyBusiness #StorytellingLegacy

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · May 18

Check out my five star review of WOMBAT DREAMING by Caz Goodwin and Zoe Bennet on Goodreads - www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · May 14

Beautiful book mail from my Year 1 Author Pen Pals class, based on DOG BEACH. I love the creativity and fun in these artworks! The #AuthorPenPals program is a fantastic initiative, delighting young students and kidlit creatives alike through the medium of children's books.
#dogbeachbook #kidlit

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · May 3

I love this photo sent in from Nick H. Thanks, Nick!
#dogbeachbook

Rustic display table featuring stone wall, ceramic woman statue holding flowers, notebook, leash and the picture book, DOG BEACH by Julie Murphy and Annie White. It shows a sunny beach setting with numerous diverse dogs running around and having fun.

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Apr 22

We are thrilled and so very grateful to see Dog Beach wagging its way onto BookPeople's 2025 Children's Book of the Year Award shortlist. Thanks to Australia's awesome booksellers! And what an incredible list. #DogBeachBook

Six gorgeous covers of books in the shortlist.

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Apr 8

Happy Nature Play Week in Australia. 💚

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Mar 21

From 'World's Ugliest Animal' to '2025 NZ Fish of the Year', the blobfish has been on quite the journey. I always knew he had it in him. Go Team Blobfish!
#blobfish #cheerupblobfish

Cover of picture book, Cheer Up, Blobfish! by Murphy & White, Affirm Press, 2024. A drawn pink smiling blobfish set against a blue-sea background.

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Mar 20

The blobfish has just been named New Zealand's Fish of the Year! Hooray!
Children can learn more about this fascinating fish in CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! by me and Rachel Tribout, Affirm Press, 2024.
And there is so much to discover!!!
#blobfish #nzfishoftheyear #cheerupblobfish

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Mar 20

Over the moon that DOG BEACH by me, Annie White and the National Library of Australia team has been shortlisted for the Australian Book Industry Association's 2025 Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year Award. 🎉#ABIA2025

Cover of picture book - Big red title, DOG BEACH. Under the title, a range of dogs are running wild on a sandy beach on a beautiful sunny day, with some dogs in the distant water too.

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Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Mar 18

It's #worldreadtomeday ! Reading to kids makes stories fun for them. It helps to develop grammar skills, knowledge and empathy. It entertains and facilitates bonding. In short, it's terrific! Who will you read to today? (Your pet would love it too.)

Julie Murphy, Children's Author @juliekidsbooks.bsky.social · Feb 12

Storytime Sunday 23 Feb at 10.30
Readings Kids, Carlton (Melbourne). No bookings required.
www.readings.com.au/events/story...
Hear DOG BEACH, with some great activities for the kids, and have your books signed. I look forward to seeing you there!

Storytime at Kids

Join us for Storytime at Readings Kids, hosted by Readings expert storytellers. This week's special guests are Julie Murphy and Annie White reading from their book, Dog Beach! Going to the beach is ...

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