Category Archives: Nancy’s News

Is It Time for the Beach Yet?

Well, I may be rushing the summer season, but I’m so excited to show you an Advanced Reader Copy of my next picture book, Today Is a Beach Day! The illustrations are done by Charlie Adler and each displays sunny … Continue reading

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The Rutgers University Council on Children’s Literature

I am proud to be on the council that helps to produce the One-On-One Plus Conference for aspiring children’s book authors and illustrators. The conference, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, pairs agents and editors with writers/illustrators and offers mentoring opportunities … Continue reading

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Fall Book Fests

Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (NY) was amazing–150 authors and tons of book-buyers! A big shout-out to the festival organizers and all the people who stopped by my table that day. THANK YOU! The bookseller ran out of my books, but … Continue reading

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Book Festival & Conference Time

On Saturday, October 5th, look for me in New York at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival . The authors are organized alphabetically so make your way past 145 authors to very back and wave frantically until I spot you. I’m … Continue reading

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Thank You!

HELLO! I wanted to give a HUGE thank you/shout-out to the school librarians, teachers, reading specialists, PTO people, principals, bookstore owners, book festival organizers, and public librarians I have had the privilege to work with this last school year. (I’d … Continue reading

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Got SPAMMED!

I sincerely apologize to anyone subjected to the awful spam that ended up on my site the last month. These things happen and try as I might to stay vigilant, sometimes I get too busy and tech things escape my … Continue reading

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Insider Info

This interview, with the title of FRAME OF MIND IN TIME, gives you a little insight into my childhood, and even into the future! ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   ***   *** It’s time to learn about our fearless leader, Nancy … Continue reading

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A Busy Spring!

It’s been a bit crazy in the Viau household. Not one, but two of my kids graduated college, and one is moving to Italy! I’ve also completed the final edits on a 2020 picture book titled, Today is a Beach … Continue reading

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Go Outside!

The weather here on the East Coast is turning warmer and inviting, so GO OUTSIDE! (Fun fact: ALL of my books, picture books and middle-grade books, take place mostly outside.) Here’s an interesting article on how to get kids to … Continue reading

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An AWARD for FIRST SNOW!

This just in: First Snow wins an Independent Publisher Book Award! SILVER: First Snow, by Nancy Viau; illustrated by Talitha Shipman (Albert Whitman & Co). Soon it’ll be dressed up with a shiny silver sticker!

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