About

Amy Jo Murphy has been writing books since childhood. After graduating from Indiana University with a BS degree in Elementary Education, Amy moved to Hawaii where she became a Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher as well as a Preschool Director for over 16 years. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Amy’s poems have been read in preschool and elementary schools, and several of her Haiku poems have also been published.

Amy currently lives in Kingwood, Texas.

Amy Jo Murphy writes children’s poetry and stories to delight her readers and listeners.  She writes to entertain, provoke thought, relive memories, and add a bit of whimsy to life.  Amy writes about characters who examine their fears, desires, and dreams.  Most of all, she writes to induce feelings of contentment, build confidence, cope with feelings, and in most cases, provide a happy ending to each poem or story.  Amy Jo Murphy books reflect innocence and goodness while celebrating the young at heart.

AMY JO MURPHY BOOKS

POEMS FOR THE INNER CHILD October 2016

TYKE TALK – THE BIRTHDAY PARTY March 2017

TYKE TALK – HALLOWEEN PARTY July 2017

TYKE TALK – THE AQUARIUM January 2018

IF I HAD WINGS January 2020