Erin Murphy Literary Agency

Erin Murphy Literary Agency is a leading U.S. children's book agency headquartered in southern Maine. We focus on connections—between writer and editor, story and reader—as well as on helping our clients build their careers and grow as artists.

Be a Tree

Maria Gianferrari

"By foregrounding living beings that exemplify grace, strength, and endurance, Gianferrari gives readers a new way to think about their individual and collective existences." - PW, starred review

Allergic

Megan Wagner Lloyd

"In this warm and well-paced story, Lloyd (Paper Mice) shows with nuance how empathy and connection can help a person navigate circumstances outside their control, making this an encouraging tale for young readers engaging with the world of pets, family, and friendships." - PW

Watercress

Andrea Wang

"Simple text and beautiful illustrations pack a strong emotional punch in this picture book. . . . A powerful story sure to awaken empathy and curiosity" - SLJ, starred review

Latest NEWS

Deborah Underwood Loves Animals…

…but the protagonist of her most newly contracted picture book does not!

Or at least, he doesn’t at FIRST.

Just out in PW Children’s Bookshelf:

Kate O’Sullivan at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has signed NYT bestselling author of the Caldecott Honor-winning OUTSIDE IN Deborah Underwood’s THE MAN WHO DIDN’T LIKE ANIMALS, illustrated by the Caldecott Honor winning, New York Times bestselling LeUyen Pham for publication in spring 2024. The picture book tells the story of a man whose life is changed by the stubbornness and affection of a parade of animals who come to live with him. Erin Murphy at Erin Murphy Literary Agency represented Underwood and Holly McGhee at Pippin Properties represented Pham in the deal for world rights.

(How much do I love that the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning OUTSIDE IN and the creator of the Caldecott Honor-winning OUTSIDE, INSIDE have joined forces?)

I can’t wait to share this one! Congratulations, Deborah!

—Erin

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