Jim Murphy

Jim Murphy is an acclaimed American author specializing in historical nonfiction for young readers. He has written over thirty-five books that bring pivotal moments in history to vivid life. His award-winning works include "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793," which received the Newbery Honor and Sibert Medal, "West to a Land of Plenty: The Diary of Teresa Angelino Viscardi," and "My Face to the Wind: The Diary of Sarah Jane Price, a Prairie Teacher." Murphy's meticulous research and engaging narrative style have earned him numerous accolades and made history accessible and compelling for generations of readers.