Author Archives: nancyviau

School Author Visits

Posted on December 18, 2015 by nancyviau

Hey there! I’m booking my 2016 school visits now, and I’d love to come to your school to share my love of writing and inspire literacy!! Send me an email if you’re interested: nancyviau(at)comcast(dot)net. I promise to get back to … Continue reading →

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CITY STREET BEAT Antics

Posted on November 21, 2015 by nancyviau

From each WHOA! and SQUEE! that led to the Chicken Dance and Cheese Cafe — to the final ZIP, ZAG and WHISPER good-bye, I had a crazy-fun time at Barnes & Noble with these young fans. Can you tell how … Continue reading →

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Hello, NJ School Librarians!

Posted on November 13, 2015 by nancyviau

I hope to see you at the New Jersey Association of School Librarians Conference this month. Look for my table in Authors’ Alley. I’ll be there Monday afternoon (11/16) and all day Tuesday (11/17). Let’s chat about librarian life because … Continue reading →

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Fun Facts About Owls

Posted on November 3, 2015 by nancyviau

So many kids love owls. Perhaps that’s why they’re drawn to the cover of LOOK WHAT I CAN DO! I came across 10 fun facts about owls on the National Audubon Society website. How many did you know? Check out … Continue reading →

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Teacher Love

Posted on October 25, 2015 by nancyviau

I was so impressed with ALL the teachers I met this weekend at the Keystone State Reading Association Conference. Such passion for teaching and literacy! I felt like a kid in a candy store of creative thinkers. THIS is my … Continue reading →

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How to Host a Successful Author Visit by George O’Connor

Posted on October 22, 2015 by nancyviau

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THIS is My Halloween

Posted on October 21, 2015 by nancyviau

Q: What’s better than candy? A: An entire room filled with educators and authors who are passionate about literacy! It’s time for the Keystone State Reading Association Conference. I can’t wait! And you can bet I’m coming home with a … Continue reading →

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KidLitCon 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by nancyviau

On Friday, October 9, I’ll be on a panel at KidLitCon 2015. This conference is mostly for kidlit bloggers. I’ll be sharing a spot with four friends from my KidLit Authors Club, and we’ll chat about how that group was … Continue reading →