Category Archives: Nancy’s News
It’s Been a Virtual Week
This week I got to chat with two classrooms in Indiana via Skype. We read books, made some noise, sang a song, and even squeezed in a Q and A session. The students learned a bit about my revision process … Continue reading
This Earth Day, Get Back Down to Earth
My thoughts on Earth Day… As educators, parents, and even children’s book authors, we often get quite enthusiastic, and yes, a little preachy, about saving our lovely planet. We can’t help it. We want young children to embrace and share … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendars
Teachers! Parents! Grandparents! CITY STREET BEAT will hit the streets September 1, 2014. It’s listed on Albert Whitman & Co.’s website and on Amazon NOW, so please consider adding it to your Wish List. More here: http://www.albertwhitman.com/content.cfm/bookdetails/City-Street-Beat
News!
LOOK WHAT I CAN DO! has been nominated for the 2014/2015 Keystone to Reading Elementary Book Award!
Glamour Shots?
Check out these funny candid shots of children’s book authors (including me)! These were taken March 22, 2014 in Bridgewater at the Central NJ International Reading Association Children’s Book Festival. What a great day! http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20140324/NJNEWS10/303240019/Passing-love-books?nclick_check=1
I’m in the Newspaper!
Here’s an nice article that explains the Author-in-Residence Program I’m doing in two South Jersey elementary schools: http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/schools/stone+harbor/98258-children039s+book+author+visits+elementary+schools
Everybody Loves a Good Sale
STORM SONG is on sale this month and this month is almost over. STORM SONG makes a great gift for the young boy or girl in your life. Wrap it up with an umbrella or raincoat! And while you’re at … Continue reading
Coming Soon!
What’s coming soon? A storm in the form of a book: STORM SONG! Scholastic has picked up the paperback and audio editions of my book, and you may see it at your school’s bookfair this year!
STORM SONG Is On Sale!
The hardcover edition of STORM SONG is on sale this week for only $6.99: http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=7049331011. STORM SONG makes a great gift for the young boy or girl in your life. Wrap it up with an umbrella or raincoat! THINK rain … Continue reading
Watchung Booksellers Story Hour
I had the pleasure of being the featured author for Story Hour at Watchung Booksellers, a busy yet quaint independent bookstore in NJ. If you’ve ever wondered what craziness goes on during a typical book signing with preschoolers and their … Continue reading
