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.

Elizabeth Warren's Big, Bold Plans

Laurie Ann Thompson

Discover the inspiring story of Senator Elizabeth Warren and her lifelong commitment to working hard and advocating for equality in this compelling and accessible picture book biography.

The Colossus of Roads

Christina Uss

"Uss' slice of whimsy teleports readers to the smog-filled, congested streets of Los Angeles and give them a hearty appreciation for big, improbable ideas. . . . Colossally cool."—Kirkus Reviews

Together We Grow

Susan (S R) Vaught

"Emotionally charged and eloquently rendered in words and art, this picture book is worth owning and cherishing." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Latest NEWS

Another Vaught Mystery!

Susan Vaught has been an Edgar nominee AND an Edgar winner, so news of another middle-grade Vaught mystery is definitely something to be celebrated!

Again, Susan is working with Sylvie Frank (on their fifth book together!) at Paula Wiseman Books / S&S:

Sylvie Frank at S&S/Wiseman has acquired Edgar winner Susan Vaught's next middle-grade novel, Finding What's Mine, in which a group of kids with developmental disabilities become embroiled in the decades-old mystery of a missing girl when their secret hideout is threatened. Publication is slated for fall 2021; Erin Murphy at Erin Murphy Literary Agency negotiated the deal for North American rights.

I am SO EXCITED about the group of characters at the center of this story—kids with developmental disabilities, who are in a transitional classroom together in middle school, rarely see representation in children’s books.

Once again, Susan Vaught’s work will give you characters you want to hug and a mystery to propel you through the pages. Congratulations, Susan!

—Erin

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