Literally got chills from this news. Julie Murphy’s DUMPLIN’ has founds its lead, Willowdean, in the fabulous Danielle Macdonald!
Check out the full article in the Hollywood Reporter.
More DUMPLIN’ Film News:
DUMPLIN’ a buzz project for Cannes Film Festival
JENNIFER ANISTON to Star in Teen Comedy DUMPLIN’
And check out Julie’s latest book, the absolutely stunning RAMONA BLUE.
Go Julie go!
So let’s talk about the phenomenal RAMONA BLUE by #1 NYT Bestseller Julie Murphy, out this month from Balzer & Bray!
Firstly, RAMONA is an Indie Next Top Pick this month, which is fantastic.
Secondly, the book hit Pop Crush’s 10-Most-Anticipated YAs list (check it out).
Thirdly– check out these reviews…
“Julie Murphy knows a thing or two about navigating the worlds of girls on the brink of self-discovery.” (Booklist (starred review))
“A must-have work that will resonate with teens” (School Library Journal)
“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)
“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)
You can find Julie all over the country, or visit Julie at her totally shiny new website, www.juliemurphywrites.com, and on twitter at @andimjulie.
So excited to see S.K. Ali, along with Folio Jr’s own Julie Murphy and Jenny Han on this list!
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You can follow S.K. Ali at @sajidahwrites, and check out Sajidah’s piece on her quest to find an agent.
John M. Cusick 