Award-winning writer/author/creator for BIG/little humans, literacy advocate + marketing/publicity specialist. Visit me at: www.patriciajmurphy.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mvj3lmmk7s2oCELEBRATING CULTURE: The one where I had the pleasure of interviewing and writing about Ana Siqueira on her teaching, writing, and advocacy for Latinx books/authors! Thx, Ana! ❤ PJM @publisherswkly.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social tinyurl.com/3v9cptvc https://tinyurl.com/3v9cptvc14 Sep 2026 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvj3lmmk7s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mravzmsqfs2pPATTYCAKE PAIRING FOR 07/22/2026: If you're looking for books on learning how to say sorry in the most heartfelt way, I suggest pairing/sharing my new friend, X Fang's BROKEN @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social and HOW TO SAY YOU'RE SORRY by yours truly! @Sesame Street! ❤️ PJM #SEL #HOWTOSAYSORRY22 Jul 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mravzmsqfs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mquddeiklk2oPATTYCAKE PAIRING for 7/17/26: Pair and share these two titles to help BIGS and littles become better listeners! THE RABBIT LISTENED by @CoriDoerrfeld and HOW TO BE A SUPER LISTENER by yours truly. ❤️ PJM #SEL #listening @penguinrandom @sesamestreet17 Jul 2026 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mquddeiklk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mqiipqjlyc2gGENRES AND AUDIOBOOKS: I'm writing about (1) the hows/ways/whys behind Genre-fying one's book collections and (2) using audiobooks in classrooms, school libraries, or public libraries. DM or comment below if you'd to be added to my short list of resources for one of these stories. Thanks. ❤ PJM13 Jul 2026 01:04 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqiipqjlyc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mqfxd4okms2lPATTYCAKE PAIRING FOR 7/11/26: If you're looking for books on making mistakes and how to deal with them, I'd pair my friend @jashar.bsky.social's TOAD ON THE GO @tundrabooks + my IT'S OK TO MAKE MISTAKES @sesamestreet. BIG/little readers will see that making mistakes is ok + part of life! ❤️ PJM #SEL12 Jul 2026 00:47 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqfxd4okms2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mmaf42srds2hMEET ME AT ALA 2026!? I'll be returning to my hometown of Chicago for a parade of editorial/client/research meetings, dinners, visits to my beloved@artinstitutechi.bsky.social, a Cubbies' game, and MORE! DM or comment below so we can meet! ❤️PJM @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social19 May 2026 21:57 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmaf42srds2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mlqtn3pq4c2tIS IT YOU I'M LOOKING FOR? I'm looking to connect w/teachers/librarians/media specialists for three of my upcoming PW Literacy Focus stories asap. The topics are: (1) HOSTING SUMMER BOOK CLUBS with kids and/or adults, (2) GENRE-FYING YOUR LIBRARY, and (3) UTILIZING AUDIOBOOKS! Is it YOU? LMK! ❤️ PJM13 May 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqtn3pq4c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mklnfsomq22pHELPING HANDS AHEAD: The one where I interview and write about librarians who utilize kid volunteers in their libraries with the most unexpected benefits for all! ❤️ PJM Publishers Weekly American Library Association #ilovelibraries #ilovelibraries #luckyme shorturl.at/MbKFA28 Apr 2026 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklnfsomq22phttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3miupjlg73s2oIt was an honor and a pleasure interviewing and writing about you, @jashar.bsky.social! Can't wait to meet up again and congratulate you in person! ❤️ PJM [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Apr 2026 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3miupjlg73s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mhv4ovyn3c23The one where I had the pleasure of shining a light on author-illustrator @angelapadron.bsky.social and her new picture book, FROM THE FIELDS TO THE FIGHT, in my latest PW story. The world needs more books like these! ❤️ PJM @publisherswkly.bsky.social @ssedlib.bsky.social https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/99988-q-a-with-angela-quezada-padron.html25 Mar 2026 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhv4ovyn3c23https://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mhjbk3byhs2xHELPING KIDS WITH DYSLEXIA THRIVE: Hi Blue Sky, I'm looking for teachers/librarians who are finding ways to help kids with dyslexia survive--and thrive in their classrooms and libraries. Is that you or someone you know? Hope so. Please comment or DM re: your interest/availability. Thx! ❤️ PJM20 Mar 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjbk3byhs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mgxmyc6njc2tCongrats! Cocoa Puffs all around for @jashar.bsky.social and Mabel! Beep Beep! ❤️PJM [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Mar 2026 19:18 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxmyc6njc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mdkslro4rk2pWRITING ABOUT MHA: Currently, I am writing about how teachers/librarians promote MHA in their classrooms and libraries with literature, etc. If you are a K-9 teacher, librarian, or media specialist finding ways to integrate MHA into what you do, please DM or email me asap! ❤ PJM29 Jan 2026 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkslro4rk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mdkslro4rk2pWRITING ABOUT MHA: Currently, I am writing about how teachers/librarians promote MHA in their classrooms and libraries with literature, etc. If you are a K-9 teacher, librarian, or media specialist finding ways to integrate MHA into what you do, please DM or email me asap! ❤ PJM29 Jan 2026 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkslro4rk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mdgvmgb4o22vTHE ONE where I had the honor of speaking with educators about diversifying their libraries in these challenging times. Read, share, repeat! Thx! ❤️ PJM PS Yes, that's @Rhonda Jenkins! @publisherswkly.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99535-educators-diversify-their-libraries-in-challenging-times.html27 Jan 2026 23:22 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgvmgb4o22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mcie2tl3e22eRIGHT ON! The one where I had the pleasure of interviewing and writing about MG novelist and middle grade history teacher, Torrey Maldonado, re: his debut picture book JUST RIGHT (Nancy Paulsen Books) and some backstory bits you won't read anywhere else. That's how I roll! ❤️ PJM tinyurl.com/2utmdpvx15 Jan 2026 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcie2tl3e22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mbp6hefbxs2iPROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: I am currently looking for teachers/school librarians/media specialists to chat with me about ways they help promote mental health awareness through read alouds, etc. LMK if that's you! PJM Cover: The Rabbit Listened written/illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld!05 Jan 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbp6hefbxs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mbp6hefbxs2iPROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: I am currently looking for teachers/school librarians/media specialists to chat with me about ways they help promote mental health awareness through read alouds, etc. LMK if that's you! PJM Cover: The Rabbit Listened written/illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld!05 Jan 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbp6hefbxs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3mabb62nnnk2qFULL STEAM AHEAD: Hi, I need ONE more teacher/librarian to chat with me about STEAM/STEM storytimes for a story I'm writing! Is it you or someone you know? If so, please DM me asap. Thanks! ❤️ PJM (Visual from Creative Teaching Press)18 Dec 2025 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabb62nnnk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3m6zy7eb4ts2mHi! I need ONE more K-5 teacher who utilizes student volunteers/helpers for their classroom library. If that's you or know someone who does, I'd love to speak with for a PW story! Pls DM your interest/availability asap. ❤️ PJM [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Dec 2025 22:23 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zy7eb4ts2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3m5eb2oradc2rYOU'VE GOT TO READ THIS: The one where I shed a light on teachers and libraries finding authentic ways to reward their voracious readers. ❤️ PJM #PublishersWeekly #AmericanLibraryAssociation #raisingreaders #voraciousreaders #literacy tinyurl.com/57h489fm https://tinyurl.com/57h489fm11 Nov 2025 13:37 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5eb2oradc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3m3nif3fvp22fLIBRARY HELPERS: Teachers/librarians do you have student library helpers or a library ambassador program in your classroom or library? If so, I'd love to speak with y'all for a future PW story. LMK asap. Thanks! ❤ PJM ILLUS by Paola Escobar from PLANTING SEEDS written by @anikaadenise.bsky.social20 Oct 2025 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3nif3fvp22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3m3e6bh37bs23CALLING TEACHERS AND LIBRARIANS: I'd love to interview educators busily curating diverse collections amidst growing US book bans and challenges for a future story. LMK your interest ad availability. Thx! ❤ PJM #WeNeedDiverseBooks #AmericanLibraryAssociation llus: @vashtiharrison.bsky.social17 Oct 2025 01:57 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3e6bh37bs23https://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3lzgqor4nrk24Hi! I'm looking to speak to educators (librarians, teachers, etc.) on how you are teaching with and using graphic novels/early readers, comics, and any other visually rich texts in your classrooms and libraries for a current story. If this is you or someone you know, LMK asap! Thx! ❤️ PJM22 Sep 2025 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzgqor4nrk24https://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3ly4mffij7s2nA library card can change a life. It changed mine. Thx library card! ❤️ PJM @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #librarycard [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Sep 2025 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly4mffij7s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3lwugvyz6ac2nA MUST LISTEN: Saw them in STA! Love you, @guster.bsky.social--your band, your. music, and my non-profit, Reverb! ❤️ PJM [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Aug 2025 22:08 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwugvyz6ac2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3lwueyuqqek2nTIME SENSITIVE: It's me again. I am looking for a teacher and/or a librarian to chat with me about the unique ways they are developing and supporting voracious readers in their classrooms and/or libraries. If that is you or someone you know, please DM me asap! Thanks! ❤️ PJM20 Aug 2025 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwueyuqqek2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/pattyjmurphy.bsky.social/post/3lvdpqrrb4k2vLet's read and share more comics, people! I am game! ❤️PJM @toonbooks.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Aug 2025 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:ciwp2pgjnlkkde2bkhomnqnj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvdpqrrb4k2v