Category Archives: Nancy’s News
New Books for 2018
Hey there, I just saw the book covers for First Snow (Picture Book, Albert Whitman & Co., September 2018) and Beauty and Bernice (Middle-Grade Novel, Schiffer Publishing, September 2018), and … WOW! I really want to show you! But I can’t. … Continue reading
Merry Everything!
I hope that all my readers, fans, friends, and family have a joyous holiday season filled with wonderful moments, good books, and love. I’m looking forward to a busy 2018. Perhaps our paths will cross at a signing, book festival, … Continue reading
#NJASL17
I’m looking forward to meeting super-terrific New Jersey library media specialists at the NJ Association of School Librarians Conference, Friday November 17. (Long Branch) I’ll be in the “alley” signing books, and talking about my forthcoming titles and school visits! … Continue reading
My Books
Here’s a HANDY LIST OF MY BOOKS that are out now and those forthcoming!
Is It Winter Yet?
Guess who just returned from the Land of Fire and Ice?! Travel is super-important to me, and unusual places often inspire “cool” ideas and settings. But … well … here’s the thing: I’m writing Something is Bugging Samantha Hansen now … Continue reading
Quick School Visit Announcement
I really value my time with the kiddos, and want my energy level to be 100% for every assembly, so here’s my news: Regarding full-day author visits to schools, I’m completely booked from mid-February through Read Across America Week in … Continue reading
New Picture Book News!
Next fall (2018), Albert Whitman & Co. will publish my fourth picture book–First Snow! Talitha Shipman is the illustrator. Please visit her site to get a peek at her lovely work: Here’s a little about the book: Perky faces. Scrambling … Continue reading
One School, One Book
Woodbury Heights Elementary School has chosen Just One Thing! for their One School, One Book initiative. That means that every 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grader will receive my book, read it, and talk about it! How cool is that?! … Continue reading
An Award for JUST ONE THING!
Just One Thing! is a 2016 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Gold Award Winner! Order this book today from your favorite bookstore!
Happy Summer!
It’s summer, a favorite time of year for me!! While I’ll miss visiting schools and presenting at conferences in other parts of the U.S., I’m happily situated at the shore working the library’s “circ” desk and chatting up all kinds … Continue reading
