Sally Murphy has been telling stories for as long as she can remember and is an award-winning children’s author. But, while telling fictional stories continues to be a key passion, Sally is increasingly interested in the stories she – and other women – tell themselves about their identities, their roles, and what really matters.
With over 50 children’s and educational books in print, and a career in schools and universities, Sally has a deep knowledge of children’s books and the importance of reading for pleasure. In 2022 she was recognised for her services to Children’s Literature and education in the Queen’s Birthday’s Honours list, receiving an OAM in recognition of her contributions.
With her books focussing on some seemingly difficult topics – including dementia, bereavement, war and natural disasters, she argues that no topic is really too challenging for children, when dealt with through engaging fiction. She knows that finding your life reflected in fiction can be empowering – whatever your age or experience.
This knowledge is reflected in her work around empowering women – especially neurodivergent and midlife women – to question whether the stories they tell themselves about their abilities and their identities are standing in the way of them achieving fulfillment.
Sally is available to speak about a range of topics including:
1. The Stories we Tell Ourselves: How What we Tell Ourselves is Holding Us Back
2. Whimsical Girls: What we (should have) learnt from Anne of Green Gables, Pollyanna and the Naughtiest Girl
3. Belonging: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome and Taking your Rightful Place
4. What Should they be Reading: choosing and Sharing Books with the Young People in your life
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