Gold and Bronze Awards from the Society of Illustrators of LA
I have received a Gold Award in the Book category of the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles's 50th annual competition, Illustration West 50, for the illustration "The Lodge", created with Antoine Revoy, and a Bronze Award in the Children's Market category for the illustration The Princess and the Golden Fish. My cover for the The Unicorn's Tale was also selected in the Children's Market category.
An exhibit displaying the winning entries will be held at the Gallery Nucleus, where the awards will be announced and given to the winners on opening night of Illustration West 50, March 30th 2012 from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
Posted on March 30th, 2012See more press about Awards, Society of Illustrators
Awards and Accolades for Secrets At Sea
Secrets At Sea is garnering rave reviews and accolades, receiving 2 starred reviews, chosen as a Notable Children's Books of 2011 by the New York Times and featured in 8 lists of the 2011 Best Books for Children.Learn more on this site's press page.
Kelly Murphy wins a 3x3 Magazine Silver Award
Kelly Murphy is the winner of a Silver Award in the Editorial category of 3x3 Magazine's Annual Competition No.8 for her illustration The Princess and the Golden Fish.Posted on August 12th, 2011See more news about Awards, 3x3 Magazine
"Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters" a 3x3 Magazine winner
Kelly Murphy's latest picture book Creepy Monsters, Sleepy Monsters is a winner in the Children's Book category of 3x3 Magazine's Annual Competition No.8.
Posted on August 12th, 2011See more news about Awards, Picture Books, 3x3 Magazine
"Over At The Castle" in The Society of Illustrators Original Art Show 2011
Kelly Murphy's picture book Over At The Castle was selected by the Society of Illustrators for inclusion in the 2011 Original Art Show. Over At The Castle had also previously been selected by 3x3 Magazine's jury for publication in the magazine's Annual No.7 and 3x3 Children's Show.
Posted on August 8th, 2011See more news about Awards, Society of Illustrators, Picture Books
The Unicorn's Tale awarded a Junior Library Guild Selection
The Unicorn's Tale: Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist, Book 4 has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Spring 2011.Posted on July 6th, 2011See more news about Awards, Chapter Books, Nathaniel Fludd, BEASTOLOGIST
Masterpiece wins a Children's Crown Award
Kelly Murphy is the 2010-2011 winner of the National Christian School Association's Children's Crown Award as illustrator of Masterpiece.Posted in June 2011See more news about Awards, Chapter Books, Masterpiece
"The Lodge" Selected by The Society of Illustrators
My illustration "The Lodge", created in collaboration with Antoine Revoy for 'Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?)', was selected by the Society of Illustrators in the Book category of its 53rd annual competition.The illustration will be published in the society's 53rd Annual Book and the original will be presented at the Museum of American Illustration in its Book and Editorial Exhibit which will run from January 26 to February 19, 2011. The opening will be held on Friday, February 4, 2011.
Posted on November 30th, 2010See more news about Awards, Chapter Books, Society of Illustrators
3x3 Magazine Annual No. 7 and Children's Show
Kelly Murphy's latest children's book Over At The Castle, as well as her children's magazine illustration Rap, Rap, Rap: The Drive, were selected by 3x3 Magazine's jury for the publication's Annual No.7 and 3x3 Children's Show.
Posted on July 1st, 2010See more news about Awards, Picture Books, 3x3 Magazine
Masterpiece climbing on the New York Times Best Sellers List
Masterpiece climbs to number 7 on the New York Times Best Sellers List, Children's Bestsellers, Paperback Books List!Posted on June 6th, 2010See more news about Awards, Chapter Books, Masterpiece
Masterpiece climbing on New York Times Best Sellers List
Masterpiece is back on the New York Times Best Sellers List, Children's Bestsellers, Paperback Books, rising to number 8!Posted on May 30th, 2010See more news about Awards, Chapter Books, Masterpiece
Masterpiece on SSYRA Master List
Masterpiece has been chosen for inclusion on the 2010-2011 Florida Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA) master list of nominated titles.Posted on May 15th, 2010See more news about Awards, Chapter Books, Masterpiece
Masterpiece on the New York Times Best Sellers List
Masterpiece is on the New York Times Best Sellers List!Posted on April 25th, 2010See more news about Awards, Chapter Books, Masterpiece
"The Lodge" chosen by American Illustration
My illustration "The Lodge", created in collaboration with Antoine Revoy to illustrate the horror book 'Haunted Houses (Are You Scared Yet?)' by Robert San Souci and published by Christy Ottaviano Books (Henry Holt and Co.), was chosen by American Illustration in their 29th annual competition for feature on their website.Posted on April 14th, 2010See more news about Awards, Chapter Books
Star Review for Brand-New Baby Blues
Brand-New Baby Blues receives a Star review from School Library Journal:
"Oil, acrylic, and gel are used to create gentle hues. What makes this telling of the new brother/sister theme stand out is how well the verses are in sync with the illustrations, layout, and the characters' facial expressions. Great for sharing with a group or one-on-one."
Posted on February 1st, 2010See more news about Awards, Picture Books
The Basilisk's Lair is a Junior Library Guild Selection
The Basilisk's Lair has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Spring 2010.Posted on January 22nd, 2010See more news about Awards, Chapter Books
The Flight Of The Phoenix earns "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation
The Flight Of The Phoenix (Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist Series) has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Fall 2009.Posted on September 28th, 2009See more news about Awards, Chapter Books
Kelly Murphy wins E.B. White Read Aloud Award
Masterpiece, illustrated by Kelly Murphy, received the 2009 E.B. White Read Aloud Award for Older Readers!The E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, established in 2004 by the Association of Booksellers for Children, honor books that reflect the universal read aloud standards that were created by the work of the author E.B. White in his classic books for children: Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, and The Trumpet of the Swan.
Posted on June 14th, 2009See more news about Awards, Chapter Books, Masterpiece
Masterpiece earns "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation
Masterpiece has been awarded a "Junior Library Guild Selection" designation for Fall 2008.Posted on February 9th, 2009See more news about Awards, Chapter Books, Masterpiece