Nancy Carlson has written and illustrated more than 60 children’s books since 1979. Her latest book comes out in March called A Swing for Samara. Over 15 years ago Nancy began drawing a daily doodle and posting it online. She will share where she got some of her ideas for her books and her experiences of over 40 years in the publishing industry. Nancy will also draw some of her characters for the children in the audience.

Here is what the Publishers Weekly review said about Nancy’s book titled I Like Me: “The foundation of a healthy self-image, the cornerstone of a happy and successful life, is what Carlson’s work is all about.