Most days you can find me in my writer’s studio…

Other days, you can find me meeting with readers, fellow writers, librarians, teachers—and other bookish people. Below are some past events I’ve been honored to attend and future ones I can’t wait for! Please email if you’d like to invite me to an event, conference, or book me for a bookstore, library, or school visit. I’d love to meet you!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

NOV 1, AUTHOR DAY with PATRICIA J. Murphy at the Saint Augustine LIbrary! More details to come.

OCT 19-21

AASL: American Association of School Librarians

I AM AASL BOUND! YOU?

Who's going to AASL in Tampa in October? I'll be there talking about books, meeting up with some of my current and new publishers, and supporting as well as meeting librarians! DM me if you are going, and you'd like to schedule a time to meet. xoxo PJM

https://national.aasl.org/ will be attending the AASL Conference in Tampa, FL. Here’s a link to the conference. https://national.aasl.org/

SEPT 22-23, 2023

JAX Book Fest in jacksonville, FL

I had the pleasure of appeaing at the JAX BOOK FEST in Jacksonville, FL. Here’s my recent post on it!:

Three cheers for the Jacksonville Public Library JAX BOOK FEST this weekend. I had a wonderful day meeting book lovers BIG and small, fellow writers + authors + poets, and lovely library people, too. With each visitor who stopped by to check out my latest books, I asked if they liked to write stories or draw pictures, and if they wanted to make a small book (or an idea catcher) with me! This was a huge hit! Thx JAX LIB for inviting me! xoxo PJM #luckyme #I Love Libraries #American Library Association #Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators #SPCK Publishing #pleaseinvitemetoyournextbookfest

For more information, visit: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/bookfest

RECENT and PAST EVeNTS

ALA National Conference, chicago, IL— June 2023

I had the honor and privilege of attending the American Library Associatin’s National Conference in Chicago, IL.

While I was there, I signed my latest book, GOD IS EVERYWHERE (SPCK/LION HUDSON), met with editors, librarians, teachers, and fellow authors. I also had dinner with Mac Kids’ NYT Bestselling Author, Eoin Colfer and a wonderful team of MAC KIDS’ folks at Colfer’s dinner celebrating his latest title, Jasper’s Christmas! We exchanged books, swapped stories, and celebrated readers!

On top of this, I attended the Caldecott/Newbery and Legacy Award Ceremony with my friend and fellow book creator, Heidi Sheffield. Thanks to my pubisher, SPCK/LION HUDSON for sending me. It was a magical and miraculous time in Chicago!

ONE OF THE BEST PARTS OF ALA? Signing a book for Baby Louis (pronounced Lou-e) who has yet to be born! Thanks, SPCK/LION HUDSON! . xoxo PJM

Junior Lit Chat with Patricia J. Murphy

March 29, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Spend time with author Patricia J. Murphy as she talks about creating Bigger Better Story Ideas! This program is intended for kids in grades K-2.

About the program: Join award-winning children's author Patricia J. Murphy to discover the hows, ways, and whys to get BIGGER and BETTER ideas for stories, non-fiction, and poetry—and what to do with them when you have them! Junior Lit Chat participants will leave with sure-fire idea generating tips and their own "Super Duper Idea" catchers.

About the author: Patricia J. Murphy is writer/creator and ideator for BIG and little people, the owner and chief creative officer of Pattycake Productions, and a passionate literacy advocate. You can learn more about her at www.patriciajmurphy.com.

Registration is required for this event, and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card is required for registration. If you do not have a card, click here to obtain a card. Please add the name of each participant in the program when completing registration.

Attendance is limited. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. When the program begins, unfilled registered spots will be made available to customers at a first come, first served basis.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLprograms@coj.net.

AGE GROUP: | School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books, and Writing |

TAGS: | Youth Program | readjax |