Author Archives: nancyviau
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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Tagged coloring, crayons, drawing, first-grade artwork, spring
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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
Nancy in the City!
As the author of CITY STREET BEAT, I have skipped and hip hopped on the streets of quite a few cities. (However, I still consider myself a country and seashore gal at heart, and constantly get lost in the city!) … Continue reading
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Tagged Cities I've Visited, City Street Beat, Inspiration, Nancy in the city, picture books
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World Read Aloud Day 2016
Booking Skype and in-person visits now. Can’t wait to connect with readers all over the world on World Read Aloud Day!
Happy 2016!
Let’s READ! Let’s WRITE! Let’s DANCE & SING like the kiddos in CITY STREET BEAT! Let’s have a wonderful year!
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Tagged City Street Beat, Happy New Year, picture books, Read, Write
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