Kelly Murphy
Kelly Murphy is an American author, illustrator and educator. She is based in Providence, Rhode Island.[1]
Early life
Murphy was born in
Career
She wrote and illustrated her first picture book, The Boll Weevil Ball, in 2002[4] and has since illustrated more than 40 books for children, including stories written by authors Dave Eggers,[5] J. Patrick Lewis, Linda Sue Park, Richard Peck, Beatrix Potter and Jane Yolen.[6] Murphy has also created artwork for theater,[7] film and animation, including character designs for the Sesame Workshop animated show Esme & Roy on HBO, and the 2013 documentary Muscle Shoals.[8]
She has taught at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Montserrat College of Art, and is a faculty member of the Rhode Island School of Design.[9]
Awards
In 2009 Murphy earned an
In 2019 All the Greys on Greene Street, written by Laura Tucker and illustrated by Murphy, was distinguished as a best book of the year by The New York Times,[12] Kirkus Reviews,[13] BookPage[14] and Publishers Weekly.[15]
Exhibitions
Murphy was one of 5 artists whose work was exhibited in the 18th Annual Children's Book Illustrators' Show & Signing at the Chemers Gallery in Tustin, CA in 2009.[16]
Murphy's original art was exhibited in the 2010 Children's Book Illustrators Exhibition at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios, with fellow RISD alumni illustrators Christopher Bing, David Macaulay and David Wiesner.[17]
Murphy's work has been exhibited at the Museum of American Illustration in New York City, NY.[18]
In 2012, Murphy's work received a Gold Award in the Illustration West 50 competition and was exhibited at the Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, California.[19] Murphy was also chosen from RISD's illustrious alumni as one of the artists featured in RISD ICONS: A Legacy of Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design[20] exhibit at the Woods Gerry Gallery.
In 2014, Murphy was a keynote speaker at the
Murphy is one of the illustrators and authors presenting at the Lincoln School's 2018 Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books and Authors.[22][23]
Bibliography
Chapter books
- Masterpiece (2008, Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
- Flight of the Phoenix (R. L. LaFevers)
- The Basilisk's Lair (R. L. LaFevers)
- The Wyverns' Treasure (R. L. LaFevers)
- Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?) (2010, Co-illustrated with Antoine Revoy, written by Robert D. San Souci)
- The Unicorn's Tale (R. L. LaFevers)
- Secrets at Sea (2011, Illustrator, written by Richard Peck)
- Alex and the Amazing Time Machine (2012, Illustrator, written by Rich Cohen)
- The Scorpions of Zahir (2012, Illustrator, written by Christine Brodien-Jones)
- Behind the Bookcase (2012, Illustrator, written by Mark Steensland)
- The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail (2013, Illustrator, written by Richard Peck)
- Anton and Cecil: Cats at Sea (2013, Illustrator, written by Lisa and Valerie Martin)
- The Miniature World of Marvin and James (2014, Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
- The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 1: The Case of the Missing Moonstone (2015, Illustrator, written by Jordan Stratford)
- James to the Rescue (2015, Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
- The Door by the Staircase (2016, Illustrator, written by Katherine Marsh)
- The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 2: The Case of the Girl in Grey (2016, Illustrator, written by Jordan Stratford)
- Anton and Cecil: Cats Aloft (2016, Illustrator, written by Lisa and Valerie Martin)
- The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 3: The Case of the Counterfeit Criminals (2017, Illustrator, written by Jordan Stratford)
- Trouble at School for Marvin & James (2017, Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
- A Properly Unhaunted Place (2017, Illustrator, written by William Alexander)
- The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, Book 4: The Case of the Perilous Palace (2018, Illustrator, written by Jordan Stratford)
- A Festival of Ghosts (2018, Illustrator, written by William Alexander)
- All The Greys on Greene Street (2019, Illustrator, written by Laura Tucker)
- A Trip to the Country for Marvin & James (2020, Illustrator, written by Elise Broach)
- Happily for Now (2021, Illustrator, written by Kelly Jones)
- Ginny Off the Map (2023, Illustrator, written by Caroline Hickey)
Picture books
- The Boll Weevil Ball (2002)
- A Place To Grow (2002, Illustrator, written by Stephanie Bloom)
- Loony Little (2003, Illustrator, written by Dianna Hutts Aston)
- Dancing Matilda (2004, Illustrator, written by Sarah Hager)
- Good Babies (2005, Illustrator, written by Tim Myers)
- Fiona's Luck (2007, Illustrator, written by Teresa Bateman)
- Gallop-O-Gallop (2007, Illustrator, written by Sandra Alonso)
- Hush, Little Dragon (2008, Illustrator, written by Boni Ashburn)
- The Peach Boy (2009, Illustrator, written by Alex Frith)
- Brand-New Baby Blues (2009, Illustrator, written by Kathi Appelt)
- Over At The Castle (2009, Illustrator, written by Boni Ashburn)
- Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters (2011, Illustrator, written by Jane Yolen)
- Face Bug (2013, Illustrator, written by J. Patrick Lewis, photographs by Fred Siskind)
- Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters (2013, Illustrator, written by Jane Yolen)
- The Slowest Book Ever (2016, Illustrator, written by April Pulley Sayre)
- Together We Grow (2020, Illustrator, written by Susan Vaught)[24]
- Faraway Things (2021, Illustrator, written by Dave Eggers)[25]
- Dakota Crumb: Tiny Treasure Hunter (2021, Illustrator, written by Jamie Michalak)
- Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop: A Tiny Treasure Hunt (2023, Illustrator, written by Jamie Michalak)
References
- ^ Ken Abrams (September 29, 2021). "Rhode Islanders Jamie Michalak and Kelly Murphy team up for an enjoyable tale". Providence Monthly. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
- ^ "Kelly Murphy". www.cricketmagkids.com. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ Interview With Illustrator Kelly Murphy, Ruby Winkle, November 17, 2009, retrieved 2009-11-17
- ^ "The Boll Weevil Ball book signing at the Danforth Museum of Art". Archived from the original on 2018-08-27. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
- ^ "Faraway Things + Interview with Dave Eggers". www.averyandaugustine.com. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
- ^ Pamela Paul (October 14, 2011), "Bookshelf: Boo!", The New York Times, retrieved 2020-11-24
- ^ "Poster designs for past productions of Shakespeare on the Sound". Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2010-08-30.
- IMDb
- ^ "Kelly Ann Murphy". Highlights Foundation. 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2020-11-07.
- ^ Winner of the 2009 E.B. White Read Aloud Award for Picture Books
- ^ The New York Times Best Sellers List: Children's Paperback Books
- ^ The 25 Best Children’s Books of 2019 - The New York Times
- ^ Kirkus Best Middle Grade Historical Fiction of 2019
- ^ BookPage Feature Best Books of 2019: Middle Grade
- ^ Best Books 2019: Middle Grade Publishers Weekly
- ^ Chemers Gallery 18th Annual Children's Book Illustrators' Show & Signing
- ^ Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein (October 5, 2010), Illustrators draw a crowd, The Boston Globe, retrieved 2010-10-05
- ^ Society of Illustrators Book and Editorial Exhibit: Featured Artists
- ^ 50th Annual Illustration West Exhibition at Gallery Nucleus
- ^ "RISD ICONS: A Legacy of Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design featured artists". Archived from the original on 2012-12-21. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ^ Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators 2014 Writers & Illustrators Working Conference
- ^ 2018 Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books and Authors
- ^ Kathie Raleigh (October 10, 2018), Providence's Lincoln School to host Rhode Island Festival of Children's Books and Authors, The Providence Journal, retrieved 2020-11-09
- ^ Maryann Owen (March 15, 2020), Booklist Starred Review for Together We Grow, Booklist, retrieved 2023-08-09
- ^ Mary Lanni (January 1, 2021), School Library Journal Starred Review for Faraway Things, School Library Journal, retrieved 2023-08-09