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Laura Murray

@lmurraybooks.bsky.social

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Children's author, Gingerbread Man Loose in the School PB series + Early Reader Graphic Novel GBMan series, Rep. @AgentZacker, Mom, teacher

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Nov 21

Hi, there! I'm the author of the #GingerbreadMan is Loose #picturebooks & the new Gingerbread Man is Loose early reader graphic novels. I love to talk about #books and #reading, & as a former Kindergarten teacher, I also love to talk about #learning!
Pls consider me for applicable starter packs!

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Aug 25

Beautiful!

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Aug 22

Love these!

Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social · Aug 18

New, lovely picture books about friendship, zombie snails, unhoused day-in-the-life, a festive family, and more! gatheringhttps://imaginationsoup.net/new-picture-books-august-2025/ #kidlit

11 Lovely New Picture Books, August 2025 - Imagination Soup

Happy back-to-school. To celebrate, I’m sharing newly published picture books that I know you’ll want to share with the children in your life. Whether you...

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Aug 18

Got Kindergarteners? Other students new to your school?
Help them get acclimated with a Gingerbread Man Hunt! Info here: www.lauramurraybooks.com/_files/ugd/0... #kindergarten

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Loveofxena @loveofxena.bsky.social · Aug 4

Every time I read this book, the silliness reaches out and grabs me and I laugh out loud. My students will laugh out loud, too. They will be eager for additional books in this new series. @amedyckman.bsky.social and #TimMiller are a great team. #OrchardBooks/Scholastic

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Aug 14

Looking for great books for "back to school"? Here's an awesome list: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #reading #backtoschool2025

Back-to-School Books for Fall 2025

Though summer has only just started, teachers and librarians are already hard at work preparing for the new academic year. We’ve gathered a list of some back-to-school stories to help kids transition ...

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Jan 18

I'm with you! Revising is the best feeling!

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Jan 11

Looking for kidlit book trailers? KidlitTV has a ton! www.kidlit.tv/category/boo... #kidlit

KidLit Book Trailers Archives - KidLit TV

A first look at trailers for irresistible books! Watch KidLit TV book trailer premieres here! Share exciting new trailers for kid's books with your friends!

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Jan 9

I love looking at all the Mock Caldecott lists! Which books are you (& your students) rooting for this year? #mockcaldecott #kidlitart

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Jan 4

That magical week between Christmas and New Year’s: cozy family time, twinkling lights, and WAY too many cookies. 🍪✨ But my notebook keeps calling… itching to dive back into new stories and adventures! Balancing the joy of now with the excitement of what’s next. 🖊️📚 #authorsky

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Jan 2

That's fantastic news!!!

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Jan 2

Get your bookshelves ready! These amazing new kids' books are coming: bookriot.com/new-children... via @bookriot.bsky.social #kidlit

10 of the Best New Children's Books Coming in January 2025

From picture books to nonfiction to middle grade reads, these are the best children's books out in January 2025.

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 28

My best writing advice? READ WIDELY.
Reading widely fuels your imagination, sparks inspiration, and teaches you so much about storytelling—whether it’s a picture book, a graphic novel, or a middle-grade story. #writingadvice

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 27

If you're looking for a snuggly read aloud this week, here you go!
Do you have a favorite snuggly book?

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 23

Writing a kids’ book is like making cookies: you start with a solid idea (the dough), mix in creativity (the sprinkles), and shape it with care. The best part? Sharing the finished treat with readers! #KidLit #WritingProcess

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 21

Absolutely!

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 20

To every educator who nurtures young readers and sparks the love of stories: thank you for opening worlds of wonder, possibility, and imagination. You are all heroes! #readingsky

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 19

What a great list from @bookriot.bsky.social bookriot.com/best-childre... #bestof #kidlit

The Best Children's Books of 2024

2024 has seen a huge number of brilliant children's books published, and here are some of the best, from picture books to middle grade and YA!

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 17

Great Bluesky resources from The Mixed Up Files blog: fromthemixedupfiles.com/bluesky-brig... @susankoehlerwrites.bsky.social

Bluesky Brightens the Social Media Landscape - From The Mixed Up Files

Learn the advantages of using Bluesky as a social media platform for connecting with authors, editors, agents, and publishers.

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 16

So grateful for lovely feedback on the new GB Man graphic novels!
"Not only is the Gingerbread Man adorable, adventurous, and always ready to save the day, but his new stories are - most importantly - easy to read. The perfect entry into the graphic novel format. Highly recommended for grades K-3."

Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 15

A young reader recently asked me, "How do you capture all the words that want to be in your stories?"
I loved this question!
He was already thinking of words as active "living" things that "want" to be in a story.
Such an endearing example of why I love to encourage kids' creativity & invention.

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 14

I'm happy to share this recipe for simple, no-bake, cinnamon-smelling ornaments! A great take-home, child-created gift idea that incorporates math measurement & fine motor skills:
www.lauramurraybooks.com/_files/ugd/0... #edusky #kindersky

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 12

Today's easy readers are more innovative & exciting than ever, but don't overlook the classics! (They're still super popular for a reason!)
Take a stroll down memory lane & check out this awesome list of classics at Literacious: www.literacious.com/2024/12/12/c... #easyreaders

Classic Easy Reader Titles – Literacious

Looking for some beginner readers for your new reader? Check out these classic easy reader titles that I remember!

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 11

Thank you! Illustrator Mike Lowery is amazing!

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 11

What fun to find this old photo of the Gingerbread Man on a box of Little Debbie's! #kidlit #kidsbooks

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Laura Murray @lmurraybooks.bsky.social · Dec 10

Books really do make the best gifts! Love this list of books to give to kids ages 3-5, curated by Rosemary D'Urso for Brightly: www.readbrightly.com/book-gifts-f... #kidlit

Holiday 2024 Gifts: Books for Kids Ages 3 – 5

This holiday season, shop gifts for preschoolers that ignite their imagination, make them laugh, or teach them something new.