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Becca McMurdie
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☀️BUILDING A BEAK (Page Street, 2024)
☀️JUST A SHELL…OR IS IT? (Abrams, 2026)
☀️JUST A PUDDLE…OR IS IT? (Abrams, 2027)
☀️Rep: Joyce Sweeney www.beccamcmurdie.com
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Becca McMurdie @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social · Aug 27
Pinch me! I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of my next book, JUST A SHELL…OR IS IT? in collaboration with Paola Escobar and Abrams Kids. Preorder now! Get your signed copy shipped to you through Books of Wonder via the link below.

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Just a Shell...or Is It?
*Pre-order NOW to secure your signed & personalized copies!* Author Becca McMurdie and Pura Belpré Honor Award–winning illustrator Paola Escobar explore the natural world with appreciation and e...
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Pinch me! I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of my next book, JUST A SHELL…OR IS IT? in collaboration with Paola Escobar and Abrams Kids. Preorder now! Get your signed copy shipped to you through Books of Wonder via the link below.

@joycekay.bsky.social @booksofwonder.bsky.social
Just a Shell...or Is It?
*Pre-order NOW to secure your signed & personalized copies!* Author Becca McMurdie and Pura Belpré Honor Award–winning illustrator Paola Escobar explore the natural world with appreciation and e...
booksofwonder.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Check out these beauties!
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August 12, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Happy birthday 🎉🎁🎂🎈!!!!!!! Can’t wait to read this one.
katievenit.bsky.social Katie Venit @katievenit.bsky.social · Aug 12
Happy Birthday, CASSINI'S MISSION!! This picture book has my whole heart. It's about Cassini as she explores the Saturn system and discovers the ingredients of life on the moon Enceladus. Julia Blattman's illustrations are jaw-dropping!

#kidlit #picturebooks #picturebook
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An image of the picture book Cassini's Mission, which is on sale now, with the following excerpts from quotes: "a courageous, steadfastly rendered story" "A perfect read for kids curious about the universe" "Engaging text and awe-inspiring art" "A must have for schools and libraries"
August 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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I am thrilled that Building a Beak: How a Tocan’s Rescue Inspired the World was the SCBWI Crystal Kite Honor Winner for the New York Division!

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#SCBWI

#SCBWI25CK

#CrystalKiteAward
July 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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My book BUILDING A BEAK is a finalist for the Crystal Kite Award for the New York division. All SCBWI members can vote in all divisions, not just the one you reside in. Voting is open until July 19! Please consider giving Grecia the toucan your support! 🙏🏼

Thank you!
July 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Please consider voting for my book BUILDING A BEAK in the New York region for SCBWI’s Crystal Kite Awards. You can vote in ALL regions even if you don’t live there, as long as you are an SCBWI member.

#CrystalKite #SCBWI
beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social Becca McMurdie @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social · Nov 25
Hey now!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
June 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Putting this on hold at the library stat!!!!!
May 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Congratulations Katie!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
katievenit.bsky.social Katie Venit @katievenit.bsky.social · Apr 19
BEYOND thrilled! Kirkus has given @kenardpak.bsky.social's and my book, FORTS, a starred review!
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Coming out with Viking Children's in July. 😁😁

#picturebooks #kidlit
The cover of FORTS by Katie Venit and Kenard Pak features a girl sitting in a tree house surrounded by cozy autumn scenery. A quote from the starred review from Kirkus reads "A childhood essential transformed into poetic beauty." The caption says: "Releases July 29, 2025. Available for preorder everywhere."
April 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Thank you for this lovely review Susan!

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April 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Thank you @cherylajohnson.bsky.social 🙏🏻
February 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Thank you, Missouri Association of School Librarians!

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February 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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I’m in!
December 28, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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Hey now!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
November 25, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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Current library stack 🤓
April 6, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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Really good things are coming soon! 🌸

@joycesweeney.bsky.social 😉 😉
March 28, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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Wonderful review from Kirkus for @jennytwrites.bsky.social’s lovely book!

www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
March 28, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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#AmQuerying Authors, this showcase is a public masterclass for the #kidlit community. The year before I was a finalist, it significantly upped my querying game. The year I was a finalist, it changed my life 🫶🏻
mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · Mar 25
The #PBParty finalist showcase is open. Wahoooo!

I can't wait for you to read the incredible entries & see the stunning illustrations.

Comments are for agent/editor/AD requests only.

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Author/illus entries are at the end before the Illustration Showcase
March 25, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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I cannot wait for you to meet Grecia! BUILDING A BEAK releases June 11 with Page Street Kids. Pre-orders now available everywhere books are sold.

For SIGNED preorders, order from People’s Book in Takoma Park, Maryland!

peoplesbooktakoma.com/preorder-bui...
February 5, 2024 at 11:13 AM