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Enjoy Your Holiday Season!

I remember this day! I asked Santa to bring me a kickball, and he did!

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New Book News

CITY STREET BEAT (Albert Whitman & Co.) has a publication year of 2014! I can’t say much more, but I’ve seen some sketches and the illustrations are really, really, REALLY cool!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope you get to spend time with friends and family, and you really enjoy your turkey dinner! -Nancy

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A Giveaway!

Do you love fantasy? If so, then you will surely enjoy Ellen Jensen Abbott’s trilogy. The final book, THE KEEPER, is out now and to celebrate, Ellen is appearing on my blog and giving young writers tips on how to … Continue reading

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Fun Time at Penn London Elementary

I just finished up a three-day visit at Penn London Elementary School where I met with over 900 K-2 students! Whew! Many thanks to the PTO for sponsoring this visit and to the wonderful librarians, teachers, and support staff who … Continue reading

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The Boxcar Children

Do you know of the series The Boxcar Children? I bet you do! Well, here’s an interesting factoid: My next picture book, CITY STREET BEAT, will be published by Albert Whitman & Co. and guess what? They also published The … Continue reading

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Feel Like Hearing a Cheery Song?

Listen to the music in my trailer for LOOK WHAT I CAN DO!. : ) Trailer

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Let’s Celebrate Columbus Day

Be sure to check out WIT (Writing Info & Tips for Young Writers) this week. It’s all about this dude:

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Loyal Fans of Sam

Second, third, and fourth grade teachers in the Collingswood area read SAMANTHA HANSEN HAS ROCKS IN HER HEAD every year.  Many stopped by my table at the book festival this past Saturday to tell me how much their students love … Continue reading

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Look Who I Rescued Today!

She was a sweet, young box turtle who walked off a curb and flipped upside down. I took her to the Wetlands Institute because I thought she was an endangered terrapin. The nice folks there took her in and promised … Continue reading

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