Melissa Murray

Author + Illustrator + Artist | #SCBWI | #12x12PB | #cbigNYC | PBParty 2024 Illustration Showcase HM

[Melissa Murray @mjm_art]

Happy Portfolio Day! I’m a children’s book author/illustrator. I write and illustrate books that are funny, science-y, sometimes lyrical and often full of animal characters. Currently seeking representation.

[Melissa Murray @mjm_art]

@Audrey_suau Thank you!

[Melissa Murray @mjm_art]

@Audrey_suau Thanks Audrey!

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@LawyerBri Thank you, Bri!

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@Jessica_Reed2 What a sweet story and illustration!

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@sillylibrarian Thanks, Jennifer!

[Melissa Murray @mjm_art]

@annemweaver 😂 This sounds great!

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@sillylibrarian I always love a sloth story!

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@SuzyK5 Thanks Suzy! I couldn’t fit it in the character limit here—but yes, they were discovered in 1598 and extinct by around 1662.

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@LauraSprtel So sweet!

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@LauraSprtel Beautiful illustration and great story!

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@Audrey_suau Sounds lovely!

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@kellie_arted This is such a fun story!

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@LawyerBri Love this idea! 🦕 🦖

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@womeganwo Sounds fun!

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@DiannaWilson99 Sounds like a good book!

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@DiannaWilson99 Sounds intriguing!

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@SuzyK5 Sounds like a great picture book topic!

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@jkspburg This sounds hilarious!

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@purely_sophia Thanks Sophie; I saw your pitch and it looks great too!

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@RyannJones117 Thanks Ryann, you too!