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Review ------ Praise for RAMONA BLUE: "An exquisite, thoughtful exploration of the ties that bind and the fluidity of relationships, sexuality, and life."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Praise for RAMONA BLUE: "Julie Murphy knows a thing or two about navigating the worlds of girls on the brink of self-discovery."--Booklist (starred review)

Praise for RAMONA BLUE: "A must-have work that will resonate with teens"--School Library Journal

Praise for RAMONA BLUE: "Julie Murphy delivers a fresh and glorious love story that addresses all the complexities of one's heart. Ramona Blue's discovery of limitless love is total beauty."--Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of More Happy Than Not

Praise for RAMONA BLUE: "Ramona Blue is Julie Murphy's best book yet. It's hilarious, it's heartfelt, and it's so, so real. I just wish I'd had this book to read during my own teen years!"--Robin Talley, New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Tell Ourselves

Praise for RAMONA BLUE: "Murphy creates a place that feels deeply real...a great setting for a coming-of-age story, as Ramona realizes that she's capable of more than she imagined and that some categories are more fluid than she'd thought."--Publishers Weekly

Praise for RAMONA BLUE: "Satisfying"--The Horn Book

Praise for DUMPLIN' "Will's singular voice compels readers to think about all that goes into building-and destroying-self-esteem...Splendid" --Booklist (starred review) Praise for DUMPLIN' "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) Praise for DUMPLIN' "I'm obsessed with this book. Wickedly funny, heartbreakingly real, full of characters to love and cheer for. DUMPLIN' is such a star." --Katie Cotugno, author of How to Love and 99 Days From the Back Cover ------------------- THE IRRESISTIBLE COMPANION TO THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER DUMPLIN’ Millie Michalchuk has gone to camp every year since she was a little girl. Not this year. This year she has new plans to chase her secret dream—and to kiss the boy she’s crushing on. Callie Reyes is the pretty girl who is next in line for dance-team captain and has the popular boyfriend. But when it comes to other girls, she’s more frenemy than friend. When circumstances bring the girls together over the course of a semester, they surprise everyone (especially themselves) by realizing that they might have more in common than they ever imagined. A story about unexpected friendship, romance, and Texas-size girl power—this is another winner from Julie Murphy. About the Author ---------------- Julie Murphy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin', Puddin', Ramona Blue, and Side Effects May Vary. She lives in North Texas with her husband who loves her, her dog who adores her, and her cats who tolerate her. When she's not writing, she can be found reading, traveling, or hunting down the perfect slice of pizza. Before writing full time, she held numerous jobs, such as wedding dress consultant, failed barista, and, ultimately, librarian. Learn more about her at www.juliemurphywrites.com.