TAPPAN, NY, February 17, 2011 (Press-News.org) Children's author Nancy Sanders is being showcased the entire month of February at the National Writing for Children Center. Part of this showcase includes a 6-day virtual book tour. Join Suzanne Lieurance, founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center, and the virtual book tour hosts as they welcome Nancy Sanders for her exclusive tour that starts Wednesday, February 16.
Nancy I. Sanders is the award-winning and bestselling children's author of over 80 books. Her picture book, D is for Drinking Gourd: An African American Alphabet (Illustrated by E. B. Lewis) sold over 70,000 copies upon initial publication and won various awards including 2007 NAPPA Honors, 2008 IRA Teacher's Choice, and Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2008. Nancy's books have been published by such houses as Tyndale, Concordia, Standard, Augsburg, Scholastic, and Reader's Digest Children's Books, and she is a feature fiction and nonfiction writer for Focus on the Family's Clubhouse Jr.
Known as an inspirational and motivational mentor by friends and fellow writers, Nancy truly believes that everyone can follow their dreams to be a successful children's writer. In her book, Yes! You Can Learn How to Write Children's Books, Get Them Published, and Build a Successful Writing Career, Nancy teaches writers how to manage their time and focus their energies so that they are writing each day with purpose in order to get published, earn an income, and satisfy their personal fulfillment as a writer. Amy Jackson, Senior Editor at Sleeping Bear Press said about her book, "Like no other how-to children's writer's book out there. An honest, realistic guide for anyone aspiring to become a career writer, Nancy I. Sanders demystifies the process from pen to paycheck. Yes! You Can is like having your own personal writing coach at your side."
Nancy and her husband, Jeff, live in Chino, California. They have two adult sons, Dan and Ben, and a rambunctious cat-who-thinks-he's-a-writer named Humphrey. http://www.nancyisanders.com
Intrigued? Want to learn more about Sanders? Follow along on her virtual book tour. Here's the schedule:
Wednesday, February 16
"Meet the Author"
Host: Irene Roth - http://rothsinspiringbooksandproducts.wordpress.com
Thursday, February 17
"The Writer's Life"
Host: Donna McDine - http://donna-mcdine.blogspot.com
Friday, February 18
"Tradebook Tips for Teachers"
Host: Nicole Weaver - http://melangeofcultures.wordpress.com
Saturday, February 19
"Writing Tips
Host: Mayra Calvani - http://www.mayrassecretbookcase.blogspot.com
Sunday, February 20
"On the Go"
Host: Suzanne Lieurance - http://www.suzannelieurance.com/blog
Monday, February 21
"Become a Facebook Fan"
Host: Terri Forehand - http://terri-forehand.blogspot.com
Thank you for your interest, we look forward to your visit.
Authors interested in being showcased at the National Writing for Children Center can download an application http://www.writingforchildrencenter.com or email Suzanne Lieurance for more information at bookbitesforkids@yahoo.com.
Nancy Sanders' 6-day Virtual Book Tour hosted by the National Writing for Children Center kicks off Wednesday, February 16
Join Suzanne Lieurance, founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center, and the virtual book tour hosts as they welcome Nancy Sanders for her exclusive tour that starts Wednesday, February 16.
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[Press-News.org] Nancy Sanders' 6-day Virtual Book Tour hosted by the National Writing for Children Center kicks off Wednesday, February 16Join Suzanne Lieurance, founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center, and the virtual book tour hosts as they welcome Nancy Sanders for her exclusive tour that starts Wednesday, February 16.