Faith: Greater Heights

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

"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

"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." - Nerdist

"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."

"[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

"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

"This sequel to Faith: Taking Flight delivers more action and intrigue. ...The continuing adventures of an admirable superhero who goes above and beyond." - Kirkus Reviews

"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

Praise for PUDDIN': "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

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)