Meet Children's Author and Illustrator Nancy Carlson and David Geister

We are so excited to welcome beloved children's author and illustrator Nancy Carlson back to Hudson. Nancy will be telling stories and signing copies of her latest book, T Is For Twin Cities along with the illustrator David Geister.

Please spread the word. When she was here last year, quite a few young readers were glad to meet their favorite author. Nancy is truly a fun person to be around. She is great at explaining her process and inspiring young people

About Nancy:

Nancy Carlson is an accomplished children's book author and illustrator who has published more than 60 books. She is one of the few people who knew even back in kindergarten what she wanted to do for a living: "Make pictures and tell stories!"

Recognition for her published work includes several Reading Rainbow selections, the Children's Choice Award from the International Reading Association and Children's Book Council, the Minnesota Children's Museum Great Friends to Kids Award and several others.

Nancy believes that life should be fun for everyone, but especially for children. This optimistic message permeates her picture books and provides a positive counterpoint to much of what children are influenced by in today's society. Her characters aren't always perfect. They often have fears, anxieties, and disabilities. Through her books, kids learn to cope with different challenges. They can learn that they don't have to be perfect to be a good person. Her characters also convey positive messages without being "preachy". They gently remind children what is right.

Nancy is also a guest author and illustrator at over 150 school classrooms each year, and has touched the lives of thousands of children across the country.

Today, Nancy lives in Minnesota with her husband, three children, and her dog named Lily. Nancy's entire family is into sports and enjoys the outdoors. Nancy herself enjoys running, hiking, biking, swimming, skiing and golf.