Award-winning STEM author Nancy Castaldo has written dozens of books about our planet from the Hudson Valley. While the research and photography for her books have taken her worldwide, from the Galapagos to Russia, her new releases focus on the Hudson River — picture book WHALES IN THE CITY and middle-grade RIVERKEEPER.
Nancy loves sharing her adventures with her readers. She believes that we all have the ability to make a difference and always instills that theme in her books. She strives to inform, empower, and inspire her readers. www.nancycastaldo.com

Awards

Her books have earned many awards and accolades, including the Green Earth Book Award, two Crystal Kite awards, NSTA Best STEM Book, Eureka Silver Honors, and many Junior Library Guild Gold Selections. Nancy is also the recipient of the NYS Outdoor Education Association’s Art and Literary Award for the body of her work.

3 Fun Facts

1. Nancy loves all animals – no favorites!
2. If I could only eat one thing on a desert island, it would be pizza. Of course, the toppings would vary.
3. I’ve always lived in the Hudson Valley, not far from the Hudson River.