Laura Murray
@lmurraybooks.bsky.social
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!
Pls consider me for applicable starter packs!
What a great opportunity for up & coming kidlit writers!
If you're writing a chapter book or a middle grade novel, don't miss this fantastic opportunity to get professional feedback on your work (or to learn from listening to feedback for other writers): www.victoriajcoe.com/news #amwriting #aspiringauthors
November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What a great opportunity for up & coming kidlit writers!
Hey book lovers! Did you know some of my books have their very own trailers? They're a fun way to spark curiosity and excitement about reading!
Check out my Video Page on my website - link in bio! #booktrailers #kidsbooks
Check out my Video Page on my website - link in bio! #booktrailers #kidsbooks
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Hey book lovers! Did you know some of my books have their very own trailers? They're a fun way to spark curiosity and excitement about reading!
Check out my Video Page on my website - link in bio! #booktrailers #kidsbooks
Check out my Video Page on my website - link in bio! #booktrailers #kidsbooks
What fun to chat with Stephanie about all things Gingerbread Man: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k... #kidlit #kidlitlove
October 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
What fun to chat with Stephanie about all things Gingerbread Man: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k... #kidlit #kidlitlove
Can’t wait to connect with educators and librarians at #AASL this weekend! If you’re there, come say hi—I’d love to chat and share ideas! 📚✨
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Can’t wait to connect with educators and librarians at #AASL this weekend! If you’re there, come say hi—I’d love to chat and share ideas! 📚✨
Love these!
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...
imaginationsoup.net
August 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Love these!
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
Help them get acclimated with a Gingerbread Man Hunt! Info here: www.lauramurraybooks.com/_files/ugd/0... #kindergarten
www.lauramurraybooks.com
August 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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
Help them get acclimated with a Gingerbread Man Hunt! Info here: www.lauramurraybooks.com/_files/ugd/0... #kindergarten
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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
August 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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
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 ...
www.publishersweekly.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Looking for great books for "back to school"? Here's an awesome list: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #reading #backtoschool2025
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!
www.kidlit.tv
January 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Looking for kidlit book trailers? KidlitTV has a ton! www.kidlit.tv/category/boo... #kidlit
I love looking at all the Mock Caldecott lists! Which books are you (& your students) rooting for this year? #mockcaldecott #kidlitart
January 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I love looking at all the Mock Caldecott lists! Which books are you (& your students) rooting for this year? #mockcaldecott #kidlitart
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
January 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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
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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January 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Get your bookshelves ready! These amazing new kids' books are coming: bookriot.com/new-children... via @bookriot.bsky.social #kidlit
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
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
December 28, 2024 at 2:45 PM
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
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
If you're looking for a snuggly read aloud this week, here you go!
Do you have a favorite snuggly book?
Do you have a favorite snuggly book?
December 27, 2024 at 1:41 PM
If you're looking for a snuggly read aloud this week, here you go!
Do you have a favorite snuggly book?
Do you have a favorite snuggly book?
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
December 23, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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
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
December 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM
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
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.
fromthemixedupfiles.com
December 17, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Great Bluesky resources from The Mixed Up Files blog: fromthemixedupfiles.com/bluesky-brig... @susankoehlerwrites.bsky.social
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."
"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."
December 16, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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."
"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."
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.
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.
December 15, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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.
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.
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
www.lauramurraybooks.com/_files/ugd/0... #edusky #kindersky
www.lauramurraybooks.com
December 14, 2024 at 12:53 PM
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
www.lauramurraybooks.com/_files/ugd/0... #edusky #kindersky
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
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!
www.literacious.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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
Take a stroll down memory lane & check out this awesome list of classics at Literacious: www.literacious.com/2024/12/12/c... #easyreaders
What fun to find this old photo of the Gingerbread Man on a box of Little Debbie's! #kidlit #kidsbooks
December 11, 2024 at 3:39 PM
What fun to find this old photo of the Gingerbread Man on a box of Little Debbie's! #kidlit #kidsbooks
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.
www.readbrightly.com
December 10, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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
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Loved having @lmurraybooks.bsky.social visit with our readers last week!
December 10, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Loved having @lmurraybooks.bsky.social visit with our readers last week!