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An AWARD for FIRST SNOW!
This just in: First Snow wins an Independent Publisher Book Award! SILVER: First Snow, by Nancy Viau; illustrated by Talitha Shipman (Albert Whitman & Co). Soon it’ll be dressed up with a shiny silver sticker!
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Tagged author Nancy Viau, award-winning picture book, children's books, excellence in publishing, First Snow, independent publisher book award, independent publishers, IPPY, kidlit, New Jersey author, pblit, picture book, picture book author, school visits, silver medal
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Recent Author Visits
I have had a ton of fun visiting schools in the few weeks, and I have more author visits coming up. From Florida to New Jersey, kids are kids, and their smiles always brighten my day. Here are a few highlights:
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Tagged 3-5, Author Assembly, author Nancy Viau, Author Presentation, author programs, Author Visit, authors who visit schools, autographed books, award-winning author, Beauty and Bernice, First Snow, Just One Thing!, K-2, kidlit, New Jersey author, picture books, PTA, reading, school librarians, School Visit, writing
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There’s “Snow” Party Like a Snow Party!
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Tagged author, author signing, books, crafts, Gken Ridge Public Library, kidlit, library event, New Jersey event, picture book, reading, story time
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Rocks and Bees–Sure to Please!
As you know, the updated edition of Samantha Hansen Has Rocks in Her Head will be available in May of this year. The cover for this book is on my banner, and here’s a sneak peek at one of the … Continue reading
It’s Official! A New Book is Coming!
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Tagged 2020, aliens, fiction, Jorge Lacera, kidlit, Nancy Viau, new picture books, pblit, picture book, Publishers Weekly, rights report, Two Lions
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Book Reviews Really Do Count
This quote, and the very cute drawing below it, is from author/illustrator Cale Atkinson. Well said, Cale! Want to help an author out? Leave a book review! It’s super tough to get people to leave reviews of books, and sadly … Continue reading
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Tagged author, Beauty and Bernice, book reviews, books, First Snow, kidlit, middle grade, picture books, publishing
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Libraries ROCK!
You may know that Libraries ROCK is this year’s theme for the Summer Reading Program. What you may not know is just how silly this particular librarian gets on the day the kids come in for programming.
Happy Summer!
Kids and Grown-ups, Be sure to check out the Summer Reading Program at your favorite public library. The theme this year is Libraries ROCK! Read books, earn prizes, get in on all the fun! See you at the library!
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Tagged assistant librarian, author, books, Cape May County Library System, kidlit, librarian, libraries rock, literacy, reading, summer, Summer Reading
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First Peek into FIRST SNOW?
I came across a few illustrations on Talitha Shipman’s Instagram page. I’m wondering if these cuties will end up in First Snow, my picture book with Albert Whitman & Co. that’s due to be released in September of 2018!
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Tagged characters, First Snow, kidlit, picture books, rhyming, September release
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A New Review or Two
Hear and see what this reviewer has to say about Just One Thing! A full written review is here: https://momreadit.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/a-boy-tries-to-find-his-defining-talent-in-just-one-thing/
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Tagged Just One Thing! review, kidlit, middle grade, momreadit, Nancy Viau, The Hungry Bookworm, youtube
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