Category Archives: Nancy’s News
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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The Amelia Island Book Festival
It’s hard to put into words how wonderful the Amelia Island Book Festival is. Volunteers and sponsors dedicate months to planning writing workshops, author visits to Nassau County (FL) schools, and a large Book Expo filled with local and national … Continue reading
American Library Association MidWinter Conference
Nancy Viau January 25 at 5:52 PM · Recently, I had the privilege of signing at the American Library Association’s Midwinter #alamw20 Conference. A big shout-out to over 200 librarians from all over the USA who stopped by to get a book with … Continue reading
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Tagged ALA, alamw20, Albert Whitman & Co, book signing, conferences, First Snow, kidlit, librarians, library, picture book author, Today Is a Beach Day!
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What a Nice Thing!
At the New Jersey Association of School Librarians Conference this month a librarian took time out of her busy day to make sure I got a copy of the newspaper article that featured me. It’s all about the day I … Continue reading