I am an award-winning writer, creator, and ideator for BIG and little people, a savvy marketing/communications and public relations/publicity specialist, an innovative educator, and a passionate literacy advocate. I am always looking for new opportunities to make a greater impact in lives of others--especially those in need. FUN FACTS: I've been told that I can make anything sound interesting, and I could sell green to grass. I'm also known for my big (and I mean BIG) ideas, and I'm not afraid to use them. SPECIALITIES INCLUDE: Concepts/copy/content strategies, ideation, children's books, (fiction and narrative non-fiction), brand, digital, and integrated marketing, internal/external communications, public relations/publicity/social media efforts, newspaper/magazine feature writing, video scripts, licensed properties (e.g. Disney, Smithsonian Kids), storytelling, television, poetry/song writing, photography, author and educational presentations, and programming. OPEN TO: Work for hire and IP work in board books, picture book fiction and nonfiction, and chapter book, and middle grade novels, etc. Contact me. I'm an imaginative storyteller--and I'm really nice!AWARDS AND HONORS INCLUDING: --Author of over 150 children's books--and even more poems, songs, and magazine stories for BIG and little people. --PAL AWARD (BOOKS) for Everyone Loves Acorn Soup (Peaceable Kingdom/Mindware) https://playonwords.com/pal-award-books-media/--PAL AWARD (TOY) for Get Ready for Preschool: Monkey Around (PK/Mindware)https://playonwords.com/award/get-ready-for-preschool-with-monkey-around-by-mindwares-peaceable-kingdom/--Chosen for LIVE AT THE Chicago Public Library Storytime, Link: https://www.facebook.com/chipublib/videos/3106036466140550--Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Choice, Bugs and Us (Penguin Random House)--IL READS AWARD: Early Reader (Pre-K to 2nd Grade) -- Named SCBWI Books for Readers Initiative, Creative Consultant--Joanne's Raggedy Ann Club, Charity of the MonthTo learn more and/or to contact me, visit my website: www.patriciajmurphy.com ❤️PJMPJMJ PJM JMJ MAMTA2