Category Archives: Nancy’s News
The Postcards Went Out and…
If you’d like to contact me for school or library visits, or for conference presentations, please use the contact form HERE. The postcard email address is no longer the best way to get in touch with me. I’ll find your … Continue reading
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My comcast.net Email
If you have in your files a comcast.net email address from me, please delete that. It is no longer valid. THANKS!
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Another Wonderful Day at a Great School!
Thanks so much for your hospitality, Hopatcong Elementary!
Spring is Sprouting!
As a child I loved to draw and color. Favorite crayons included fuchsia, violet, and soft green. Favorite subjects were flowers and trees. This artwork is from first grade, and I distinctly remember this brilliant idea I had to draw … Continue reading
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A School Visit Sponsored by An Open Book Foundation
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting Langdon Elementary in the heart of Washington, D.C. The non-profit An Open Book Foundation invited me to present my program to 80 inner city elementary school students, and in turn they purchased copies … Continue reading
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It’s Here! World Read Aloud Day!
Today I’m Skyping with lots of schools, not only talking about my books but quite a few others, too! Here’s a sample of what I’m reading aloud: Storm Song (It’s stormy here today, so why not?) City Street Beat (Urban … Continue reading
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Need a Writing Tip? Check out Pencil Tips!
PENCIL TIPS WRITING WORKSHOP includes K-12 classroom activities written by children’s writers and illustrators who have published in a variety of genres: picture books, novels, poetry, nonfiction, historical fiction, fantasy, chapter books, and magazines. I was honored to be a … Continue reading
Another School, Another Wonderful Day!
“A great day of learning, reading, and writing!” a 4th grade teacher exclaims at the end of my school visit program: “STEP INTO MY WRITING WORLD, AND YOURS!” (this presentation includes mini writing activities). But honestly, I can say the same … Continue reading
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Tagged Author Presentation, Author Visit, picture books, reading, School Visit, writing
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Hello 2016 Schools!
Gearing up for a bunch of school visits and Skype visits. Can I tell you how much I love these? It’s my chance to connect with those extremely awesome beings known as kids. In my heart, I’m one of them … Continue reading