Tag Archives: reading
What’s the Scoop?
This week two of my favorite things are happening together: BOOK SIGNINGS and ICE CREAM! On Tuesday, July 20th look for me at the Woodside Creamery in Hockessin, DE. At 2:00 every Tuesday in the summer Hockessin Book Shelf sponsors … Continue reading
Book Buzz & An Award
Something Is Bugging Samantha Hansen (middle-grade novel for kids 8-12) has won the 2020 Skipping Stones Honor Award for Nature and Ecology! From the award site: “These books promote an understanding of cultures, cultivate cooperation and/or encourage a deeper awareness … Continue reading
These 2 Cuties Are Very Happy With Their New Book!
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Tagged Albert Whitman and Co., Beach time, new release, picture books, reading, rhyme, rhythm, seashore, Today Is a Beach Day!, young readers
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PA School Librarians Conference
Look for me this Friday, March 29th in Hershey at the Pennsylvania School Librarians Conference. I’ll be hanging out with other truly terrific children’s book authors in the “alley” from 9:00 – 4:00. Although the snow is gone for the year, … Continue reading
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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A New Poster
Hey there, Library Media Specialists, This poster is yours once I’m booked for a visit to your school! In fact, you can have a few posters, if you’d like! I also send links to a bulletin board you can create … Continue reading
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Tagged 3-5, Author Presentation, Author Visit, authors who teach, book signing, books, curriculum, intermediate school, K-2, literacy, middle grade, middle school, Nancy Viau, NancyViau.com, New Jersey author, NJ author, PA author, picture book, primary school, Read, reading, school assembly, School Visit, teachers, teaching, travel, 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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For Teachers!
There’s a new Discussion Guide “in town.” The guide, to used in conjunction with Beauty and Bernice, is created by the wonderful Pamela Brunskill: https://www.authorsandeducators.com/. This comprehensive guide puts comprehension questions at your fingertips–from contrasting titles, to word choice and … Continue reading
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Tagged assemblies, Author Visit, authors who do school visit, authors who visit schools, Beauty and Bernice, Common Core Curriculum lessons, comprehension, curriculum guide, discussion guide, discussion questions, First Snow, lessons, middle grade, middle grade authors, new jersey elementary schools, NJ author, NJ schools, picture book authors, reading, teachers, teaching, traveling authors
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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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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