Faith Taking Flight

"[A] richly enjoyable novel...a clever and funny book to please lovers of thoughtful romance and secret pageant fans." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for PUDDIN': "This companion to the very popular Dumplin' introduces more memorable characters for whom readers can't help but cheer." - School Library Journal

"Julie Murphy has created the platonic love story of a lifetime. I am wildly in love with Puddin'." - Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Leah on the Offbeat and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

"Murphy's plot brims with unlikely friendships, irresistible romance, fabulous fat acceptance, and a kick-ass ending. Buoying." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Murphy's energetic writing style makes for compulsive readability." - ALA Booklist

"Texans and non-Texans alike will appreciate getting to know two strong-minded Lone Star girls." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Body positive and deliciously keyed into fandom. Readers will flock to this inclusive romp." - ALA Booklist

"Putting a queer spin on a tale as old as time, Julie Murphy proves that everyone can be a superhero - no matter their size, gender, or sexual orientation - at heart, we all have the power to make the world a better place!" - The Nerd Daily

"This #OwnVoices genre and format mashup is fun and memorable, and should produce legions of new Faith superfans." - School Library Journal (starred review)

Praise for DUMPLIN': "Will's singular voice compels readers to think about all that goes into building-and destroying-self-esteem...Splendid" - ALA Booklist (starred review)

"Murphy...successfully makes every piece of the story-Dolly Parton superfans, first love, best-friend problems, an unlikely group of pageant entrants, female solidarity, self-acceptance, and Willowdean's complicated relationship with the mother...-count, weaving them together to create a harmonious, humorous, and thought-provoking whole." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Genuine, romantic, and with a dash of Texan charm, this is a novel that celebrates being who you are while also acknowledging that it's incredibly difficult to do." - The Horn Book

"As in all her work, Murphy's portrayal of a plus-size protagonist is nuanced and heartfelt.... Destined for great heights." - Kirkus Reviews

"Faith is an awesome, crime-stopping superhero." - People

"This is a superhero done right."