Nancy Polette is a writer, the author of more than 100 professional books and several children's books.LaBoon, Debby. "Nancy Polette." Libraries Unlimited. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2013. Web. She is a former teacher for grades K-8, director of several programs, and director of the Laboratory School at Lindenwood University. She has been an instructor for more than fifty years, including as a professor at Lindenwood University."Lindenwood professor pens award-winning book". STLtoday.com, Dec 17, 2012. Sarah Baraba
Early life and education Polette made her first publication in a children's magazine at the age of ten.Frank, Meagan. "Nancy Polette: Catching Readers for 70 Years." Books Make a Difference.Books make a difference, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2013. Web.
Career Nancy Polette worked as a K-8 classroom teacher for 30 years. She was a teacher in the school district of Pattonville when she also took the role as the school's librarian. She began writing books that teachers could use as resources and references.
Polette was later the director of the Laboratory School at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. She also served as a director of Library/Media and Gifted Programs in St. Louis county schools."2013 Publications." Children & Libraries: The Journal of the Association for Library Service to Children 11.2 (2013): 60. Education Full Text (H.W. Wilson). Web. 30 Sept. 2013. Web.
In 2006, Polette's website, "Nancy Polette's Children's Literature Site", was given an "A" rating for its educational content by Education World magazine."Nancy Polette's Children's Literature Site". Education World, Mar 15, 2006 - REVIEW
Polette has also been a keynote speaker and consultant at many conferences, including library and media specialists and gifted and reading educators.
In addition to speaking, Polette also advises school districts in the United States and Canada on meeting performance standards by using integrated learning in lessons.
Polette is a professor at Lindenwood University. She teaches educators how to efficiently use the libraries in their schools in order to engage students in lessons. Some of the workshops she has presented include: Mind Stretching Picture Books K-6, Luring Readers With Improvisation & Readers Theatre (Elementary/Middle School), Stretching Minds With Lemony Snicket, and many more.
Polette currently lives in O’Fallon, Missouri.
Selected books
Children's books N is for Never Forget, 2017 The Spy with the Wooden Leg: The Story of Virginia Hall, 2012 Diagnosis: Monster, 2011 Damsel or Daredevil?, 2006 Grandma's Patchy Pocket, 2004 Tangles, 1990 The Little Old Women and the Hungry Cat, 1989"The Hole by the Apple Tree: An A-Z Discovery Tale ". Publishers Weekly
Professional books The Brain Power Story Hour, 2012"The Brain Power Story Hour: Higher Order Thinking with Picture Books". Review. Helen Nitschke, Australian International School, SingaporeDay, Terry. "The Brain Power Story Hour: Higher Order Thinking With Picture Books.". Review. Library Media Connection 31.4 (2013): 96. Business Source Complete. Web. 30 Sept. 2013. Web. Fairy Tale Fun, 2012 Reading the Fifty States, 2010 Lures to Literacy, 2003 Books and Real Life, 1984 E is for Everybody, 1982 Three R’s for the Gifted, 1982 Books to Build Brain Power, 1990 Engage youngsters with Caldecott Fun Reading the World with Picture BooksRuffin, Betsy. "Reading The World With Picture Books." Review. Library Media Connection 29.5 (2011): 102. Business Source Complete. Web. 30 Sept. 2013. Web. via Ebscohost. Mysteries in the ClassroomHenry, Robin. "Mysteries, In The Classroom." Library Media Connection 29.1 (2010): 63. Business Source Complete. Web. 30 Sept. 2013. Web. Biography, By Golly!"Biography, By Golly!." Library Media Connection 24.5 (2006): 90. Business Source Complete. Web. 30 Sept. 2013.
Literature study and activity books ABCs of Thinking With Caldecott Books, Foster thinking skills!, Gr 1-3 Another Point of View, (Fairy Tales), Gr 3-7 Forecasting the Future with the Wizard of Oz, A whole new look at an old favorite with a focus on the future, Gr 2-6 Historical Hoaxes, Gr 4-8 Pfunny Phonics from Children's Literature, Gr K-2 School Librarian's Grab Bag, Gr K-6
References
Further reading Contemporary Authors, volumes 57-60 Contemporary Authors New Revision Series, volumes 6, 21, 45 Something about the Author, volume 42
External links www.nancypolette.com Pieces of Learning Books Make a Difference