Nancy Cohen was inspired to write books for children during her dream career as a Children’s Librarian that spanned almost 30 years. She started out at the Nepean (now Ottawa) Public Library and then, after moving to New Brunswick, became the head of Children’s Services at the Moncton Public Library.
During her career Nancy was passionate about building an excellent collection of children’s books, and getting these books into children’s hands. One of her favourite parts of the job was storytime for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. She firmly believes that children should be read to every day from birth, and loves nothing more than seeing little faces focused in wonder at the pictures as she reads them a story.
Nancy was born in Hamilton, Ontario and grew up in nearby Ancaster. After graduating from Ancaster High School, Nancy continued her education at the University of Toronto where she received a BA in English and a Master of Library Science.
After retiring Nancy and her husband Ivan left New Brunswick to be closer to their children and grandchildren. She now writes books for children at her home in Brockville, Ontario where she lives with Ivan and an adorable puggle named Winnie.