The Emperor's Silent Army: Terra Cotta Warriors of Ancient China, released in 2002, was awarded Booklist’s Best Nonfiction Book for Young Readers. Her two Smart about Art books detail the lives of Mary Cassatt and Henri Matisse in picture books that include reproductions of the artists’ well known works. O’Connor is also the author of several nonfiction children’s books. A variety of teaching resources and downloadable activities make it easy for educators to incorporate Nancy in the classroom. Though Nancy’s fabulous sense of style plays a prominent role in the books, her admirable self-confidence and frequent use of “five-dollar” words are important too. The series has recently evolved to include chapter books for Nancy fans that have moved beyond the picture book reading level. 1 on the New York Times bestsellers list. The first book of the series, Fancy Nancy, received the Quill Award for Best Picture Book in 2007, and seven other titles from the series have hit No. During the session, the award-winning author will share her extensive insight on the importance of children’s literature and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. O’Connor is the featured presenter at the Primary Literature Luncheon at IRA’s Annual Convention on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Nancy’s spunk and eccentric personality has earned her a lasting place in the hearts of fans and more than 40 titles to her name. Some of her most popular work includes her endearing children’s series, Fancy Nancy. She is the author of more than thirty books for children and currently works as vice-president of Penguin Books for Young Readers. Ooh la la! Fancy Nancy is starring in her own fabulous TV show on Disney Junior.Though she recently entered the adult fiction world to much acclaim, Jane O’Connor is best known for her work with children’s literature. Perfect for fans of the Eloise and Olivia books. This heartwarming story emphasizes the importance of family and the power of self-expression. How Nancy transforms her parents and little sister for one enchanted evening makes for a story that is funny and warm-with or without the frills. From the top of her tiara down to her sparkly studded shoes, Nancy is determined to teach her family a thing or two about being fancy. She loves to wear fancy clothes, play with fancy toys, and most of all, use fancy words! But everyone in her family is just the opposite. Meet Nancy, who believes that more is ALWAYS better when it comes to being fancy.
The bestselling picture book that launched the beloved Fancy Nancy series by the dazzling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser! Book Condition: New Publisher: HarperCollins, November 2005.
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