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.

Five Minutes: (That's a Lot of Time) (No, It's Not) (Yes, It Is)

Liz Garton Scanlon
Audrey Vernick

"Funny and astute, the volume represents five minutes well spent." —Publishers Weekly

What Miss Mitchell Saw

Hayley Barrett

"An engaging, inspiring biography of an important figure in the history of science." - SLJ, STARRED

The Hidden Code

PJ Hoover

"With nods to archaeological adventures like Indiana Jones, Hannah’s journey features intermittent excitement and dips into intriguing myths and history." —Kirkus Reviews

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Maria Gianferrari Will Show You How to BE A TREE!

There are some things in life that you have to really work hard and struggle for. But every so often, something falls in your lap in a way that feels both effortless and inevitable. And never was that more the case than here with this wonderful picture book! It began with a text by Maria Gianferrari, which was paired up with illustrations by the award-winning illustrator Felicita Sala. The result? Pure magic.

Yes siree, if you haven’t figured it out yet, we are talking about a brand-new picture book deal–and here’s the official announcement:

Emma Ledbetter at Abrams has won, at auction, world rights to publish Maria Gianferrari’s new picture book text, BE A TREE, with illustrations by Felicita Sala. This lyrical book explores the beauty, majesty, and connectivity of trees, and how they compare to each of us individually, and as a society. The author was represented by Ammi-Joan Paquette at Erin Murphy Literary Agency, and the illustrator by Kirsten Hall at Catbird Productions, for publication in spring 2021.

Hooray and enormous congratulations, Maria! Is it 2021 yet? J

- Joan

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