Abby Hanlon has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Inspired by her students’ storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children, and taught herself to draw after not having drawn since childhood. She lives with her husband and two children in Brooklyn.
2025 Festival Sessions
The Van Show featuring Abby Hanlon
Saturday, November 8,
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Capitol Extension Room: E2.028
Lots of Laughs and Plenty of Heart: The Importance of Humor in Children’s Books
Saturday, November 8,
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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