Category Archives: Nancy’s News
Kirkus Likes Gram!
HANGING OUT WITH GRAM by Nancy Viau ; illustrated by Amanda Lenz ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 15, 2026 For the full review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/nancy-viau/hanging-out-with-gram/ Throughout, Mateo narrates with a bewildered understatement that nevertheless exudes tenderness and affection. Soft-hued, blue-tinged artwork gently contradicts the text, resulting in … Continue reading
Book Signings and More
Here’s a list of where I’ll be (as of this date)! Not included here are events not open to the public, like various elementary school visits. If you are near any of these places, please stop in and say Hi!
Happy Summer! Happy New Book News!
I don’t know where the time goes! From my last post until now, so much has happened! There were quite a few school visits throughout NJ, NY, and PA, several bookstore signings, a half dozen library workshops, two book festivals, … Continue reading
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School Visit in “Sunny” Florida
The weather in Nassau County was NOT sunny, but the hundreds of PreK, Kindergarten, and First Grade kids I met had sunny smiles. Check out Facebook or Insta for pics. Insta is private; just send me a request.
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2025 Author Visits
I can’t believe it’s 2025! And that means it’s time to gear up for more author visits! I’d love to visit your school or library and have done everything from writing workshops to story times to assemblies. As of now, … Continue reading
Another Award for Splish, Splash! First to Last
Splish, Splash! First to Last wins the prestigious Northern Lights Book Award! Please take a look at all the 2024 award winners and add them to your TBR list! https://northerndawnawards.com/2024-northern-lights-book-awards-winners/
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Splish, Splash! First to Last WINS the Gold
Splish, Splash! First to Last has a nice, new sticker! The book has earned the Moonbeam Children’s GOLD Book Award in the category: Learning Order. Congrats to illustrator, Michelle Hazelwood Hyde, who brought my words to life with her beautiful … Continue reading
“FALL”ing into Fall Book Events
September 21: Words Matter Bookstore, Pitman, NJ (book signing) September 28: Chappaqua Book Festival, Chappaqua, NY (book signing) October 5: Collingswood Book Festival, Collingswood, NJ (book signing) October 13: Warwick Children’s Book Festival, Warwick, NY (book signing) October 16-19: Humboldt … Continue reading