Nancy Tilly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nancy Tilly
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| Born | June 8, 1935 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA, MA) University of Chicago (MA) |
| Genre | Children's literature |
Nancy Tilly (born June 8, 1935) is an American author. She writes books especially for young people.
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About Nancy Tilly
Nancy Tilly was born on June 8, 1935. Her hometown is Atlanta, Georgia. She went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There she earned two degrees. She also earned a degree from the University of Chicago.
Nancy Tilly used to teach English. She taught at the City Colleges of Chicago. Later, she taught creative writing to kids. This was in elementary schools. In the 1990s, she taught at North Carolina State University. She taught English and creative writing there.
Her Books for Young Readers
Nancy Tilly has written several books. Many of her stories are for young adults.
Golden Girl
Her book Golden Girl came out in 1985. It was published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. The story takes place in North Carolina. It is about a young girl named Penny. Penny learns that being happy is not about being rich. It is also not about how things look. This book won an award in 1986. It was named the best juvenile book.
The Island Summer
The Island Summer is another novel by Nancy Tilly. It is a Young Adult novel. The story follows a character named Caro. Caro has adventures on Tybee Island. She worries that her parents might get divorced. But she makes new friends. These friends include the boy next door. She also meets her first "Yankee" friend, Aviva. The book includes exciting places. There are dungeons, a firetower, and a mine from World War II.
Wilmington Island
Wilmington Island is another book. It features two cousins. They are very different from each other. The story also has a runaway horse. There is a boat trip. And there is an exciting sea rescue.
