Author Archives: nancyviau
It’s a “Shore” Thing!
Jumping into summer with a busy schedule of in-person book signings and story times near East Coast beaches. (I am fully vaccinated!) Check back here or on Instagram @NancyViau1 for updates. Hope to see you soon! HAPPY SUMMER! ~Nancy 2021 … Continue reading
Buzz-Worthy News
I am thrilled to learn that Something Is Bugging Samantha Hansen received the 2020 Skipping Stones Honor Award for Nature and Ecology! Here is their buzz-worthy review inits entirety: “Much like her 4th grade classmates, Samantha Hansen is spunky, independent, … Continue reading
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Tagged Author Visit, beekeeping, bees, ecology, elementary school, elementary school science, environment, environmental activism, fiction, girlpower, girls and science, kidlit, MG, middle grade, NancyViau.com, nature, readers 8-12, Something is Bugging Samantha Hansen, STEM, teachers, young scientists
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Sharing a Sunny Review
This lovely review is from Jen over at PictureBooks4Learning.blog who received the book from Albert Whitman & Co (publisher) in exchange for an honest review. “This joyful and sweet book by Nancy Viau allows readers to feel like they are … Continue reading
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Tagged beach, diversity, home schooling, kidlit, online learning, onomatopoeia, picture books, rhyming, school, Today Is a Beach Day!, vocabulary
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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
A New Review of An Old Book
This adorable four-year-old’s review of my very first picture book, Look What I Can Do!, warms my heart so much. This 2013 book is available at select retailers.
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Tagged inspirational, LOOK WHAT I CAN DO!, nature, picture book, picture book review, picture books, young readers
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Beach Day Virtual Activities
On Darlene Beck Jacobson’s blog you’ll find a way to celebrate the beach virtually! So … grab your favorite beach blanket, read Today Is a Beach Day! and then soak up these sunny activities without ever setting foot on the … 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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Beagles and Books
Check out this sweet review of Today Is a Beach Day! on Beagles and Books!
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Tagged April release, beach, Beagles and Books, new book, picture book, review, rhyming, summer, Today Is a Beach Day!
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Be Well
That is all. No, wait. Stay at home and read. xo N
COVID-19
My author friend, Kate Messner, has made the following statement concerning Coronavirus and author visits. I believe her thoughts are extremely relevant, so I will be adopting the same protocol for my spring school visits, story times, book signings, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Author Visits, coronavirus, COVID-19, germs, school visits, student interaction
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