Oooooo, falling in love with watercolor all over again…working on final interiors for a very special book about a very special librarian. #LIBRARYGIRL #detroitlibrary #seattlelibrary #1950s #vintage #watercolor #childrensbooks #library #nancypearllibrarian

I’m coming into the home stretch with the final illustrations for a marvelous story featuring oodles of horses, piles of books, a somewhat magical public library, and two very special librarians (plus one in the making…). I’m chomping at the bit to share more! 🐴📚 #LIBRARYGIRL

Patches, a dog, is confused when his moms bring home a milky-smelling bundle. Eventually the new arrival becomes a new friend. Check out PATIENCE, PATCHES! by @CMwriter4kids + Sheryl Murray. Penguin Kids #12x12PB #kidlit #picturebooks

Picture of my son enjoying PATIENCE, PATCHES!

First copy of #LibraryGirl, written by Karen Henry Clark and illustrated by ⁦Sheryl Murray⁩ ! That’s me on the cover with my horse Charger. Available for preorder at your favorite bookstore -

😍 Loving this wonderful interview with Karen Henry Clark AND a chance to ⚡️ WIN ⚡️ a copy of our book and a Nancy Pearl action figure! Wowza!

Here we—⁦Library Girl illustrator Sheryl Murray⁩, author Karen Henry Clark, and I, who lived the events—are at Paper Boat Booksellers to sign books. ⁦Paper Boat Booksellers⁩

A wonderful read and the chance to win a Nancy Pearl prize to boot?!? Sounds like a fantastic way to finish the week! ❤️

Such a fun stop on our LIBRARY GIRL tour! Nancy Pearl was stopped several times by surprised fans - what a special day!

Whew! So glad to hear I wasn’t just making this up! Truly epic! ☄️

Truly a wonderful week in Seattle celebrating the newly released LIBRARY GIRL! Big thanks to University Book Store Third Place Books Paperboat Books Little Bigfoot Books! There’s limited copies signed by Karen, me, and Nancy Pearl with swag inside at the stores above - go get ‘em while they last!

The holidays can be a difficult time for children who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Check out STILL MINE by Jayne Pillemer Sheryl Murray HarperKids Books Forward for an excellent #childrensbook on #Grief sincerelystacie.com/2022/11/childr… #picturebook #readaloud #bookreview

So thrilled to share that PATIENCE, PATCHES! (Written by Christy Mihaly/ illustrated by me) was selected for the ALA 2023 Rainbow Book List! 🌈🌈🌈 Penguin Kids American Library Association @CMwriter4kids The CAT Agency

I love talking to authors and sharing their work! Nancy Pearl Seattle Channel Sasquatch Books Sheryl Murray Library Girl: How NANCY PEARL Became America's Most Celebrated Librarian by Karen Henry Clark writersrumpus.com/2023/02/24/lib… via WritersRumpus

This book is officially out in the world today! Illustrated by the talented Sheryl Murray, written by me, and available wherever books are sold. It's an ode to beach days and the constancy of love in the face of change. Thank you, Tricia FUCKING BRILLIANT Lawrence @emliterary Simon Kids

Way to go, #12x12PB member @lisavperron! Her #picturebook, MY LOVE FOR YOU, illustrated by @sheryl_murray and published by @simonkids, is available for purchase. Take a look at ALL of May's book birthdays: bit.ly/book-birthday #newbook #booklaunch #newpicturebook

Happy Book Birthday to ✨MY LOVE FOR YOU ✨written by Lisa Varchol Perron and illustrated by me! Today this lovely little gem of a board book is officially out in the world. A day at the beach can be full of so many emotional highs and lows but a mom’s love will always be there. ❤️

Thanks to Green Bean Books for inviting me to join in their Tuesday story time yesterday - I had such fun sharing MY LOVE FOR YOU (by Lisa Varchol Perron)! The shop has a wonderful selection of Mother’s Day books for gifting, including signed copies and many other treasures to browse.

So hard to simply process books when I go to Hallsville ISD libraries & volunteer. Read some good ones last week given to Hallsville East by Toys for Tots . Sheryl Murray @margauxmeganck @LisaWheelerBook Loren Long