Author Archives: nancyviau
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First Peek into FIRST SNOW?
I came across a few illustrations on Talitha Shipman’s Instagram page. I’m wondering if these cuties will end up in First Snow, my picture book with Albert Whitman & Co. that’s due to be released in September of 2018!
New Books for 2018
Hey there, I just saw the book covers for First Snow (Picture Book, Albert Whitman & Co., September 2018) and Beauty and Bernice (Middle-Grade Novel, Schiffer Publishing, September 2018), and … WOW! I really want to show you! But I can’t. … Continue reading
Merry Everything!
I hope that all my readers, fans, friends, and family have a joyous holiday season filled with wonderful moments, good books, and love. I’m looking forward to a busy 2018. Perhaps our paths will cross at a signing, book festival, … Continue reading
#NJASL17
I’m looking forward to meeting super-terrific New Jersey library media specialists at the NJ Association of School Librarians Conference, Friday November 17. (Long Branch) I’ll be in the “alley” signing books, and talking about my forthcoming titles and school visits! … Continue reading
My Books
Here’s a HANDY LIST OF MY BOOKS that are out now and those forthcoming!
Is It Winter Yet?
Guess who just returned from the Land of Fire and Ice?! Travel is super-important to me, and unusual places often inspire “cool” ideas and settings. But … well … here’s the thing: I’m writing Something is Bugging Samantha Hansen now … Continue reading
Quick School Visit Announcement
I really value my time with the kiddos, and want my energy level to be 100% for every assembly, so here’s my news: Regarding full-day author visits to schools, I’m completely booked from mid-February through Read Across America Week in … Continue reading
New Picture Book News!
Next fall (2018), Albert Whitman & Co. will publish my fourth picture book–First Snow! Talitha Shipman is the illustrator. Please visit her site to get a peek at her lovely work: Here’s a little about the book: Perky faces. Scrambling … Continue reading