
Reading is FUNdamental!
Nan Carlton describes the joy and celebratory spirit that have accompanied her recent book events.

Were You There?
Nan Carlton reflects on the lyrics of a traditional spiritual at Eastertime.

What can you do with a pile of old sympathy cards?
Nan Carlton shares how she recycles sympathy cards in her paper collage illustrations.

Hello, Huck. Hello, Chuck. Hello, Bruce.
Nan Carlton introduces her readers to Huck, Chuck, and Bruce.


What in all the world is “ephemera?”
Nan Carlton defines “ephemera” and explains how she creates her paper collage illustrations.

RAH! RAH! Sis, Boom, Bah.
Nan Carlton expresses appreciation for her “cheerleading squad” at the Cape Charles Memorial Library.

Top takeaways from 2023
As a new year dawns, Nan Carlton reflects on her top writing takeaways from 2023.

Happy Birthday, Daddy.
As Nan Carlton remembers her father’s birthday, she reflects on the huge impact that he has had on her life…and her writing.

“My” Mountain
Nan Carlton shares her thoughts about a beloved landmark in her hometown of Lenoir, NC.

Our Hymn of Grateful Praise
As Thanksgiving Day approaches, Nan Carlton reflects on the beauty in God’s creation and the joy in human relationships.

Happy Birthday, Momma.
As Nan Carlton remembers her mother’s birthday, she reflects on the great impact that her mother had on her own life.

My Other Brother
Nan Carlton recognizes October 15—National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and shares details of her first picture book, the story of a family coping with the loss of a child.

“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence.”
The unexpected sounding of a Christmas carol allows Nan Carlton to enjoy a brief respite from her illustration project and to ponder the birth of the Christ Child—in September.

A great bookstore in Dublin, Ireland
Nan Carlton takes a few minutes to relax and read a children’s picture book at the Winding Stair Bookshop in Dublin, Ireland.

The Journey Begins
Nan Carlton begins her journey as a children’s book author and illustrator.