Author Archives: nancyviau

Because I love, love, love being an author and love, love, love my job as a library assistant, I’ve decided to have my CITY STREET BEAT book launch at a library. Makes sense, right? Where: Cape May County Library, Court … Continue reading →

I just wanted to pass along this really great article about all that is available via public libraries: http://online.wsj.com/articles/why-the-public-library-beats-amazonfor-now-1407863714 Head on out to a library SOON!

At the start of the summer, I trained for a job as a librarian assistant and became best friends with a program called Polaris (Polaris Integrated Library System software). Aside from getting a whole new perspective on books, authors, and … Continue reading →

Check out what I wrote as a guest blogger on Pencil Tips! A new post: How to Grow a Naturalist  And an old one: Are You Bogged Down? Ten Helpful Hints to Get You Writing Again

This week I got to chat with two classrooms in Indiana via Skype. We read books, made some noise, sang a song, and even squeezed in a Q and A session. The students learned a bit about my revision process … Continue reading →

My thoughts on Earth Day… As educators, parents, and even children’s book authors, we often get quite enthusiastic, and yes, a little preachy, about saving our lovely planet. We can’t help it. We want young children to embrace and share … Continue reading →