Carlson, Nancy L.

American author and illustrator of children's picture books.

From the description of Egyptian boats : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62490011

From the description of Loudmouth George and the fishing trip : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62437401

From the description of Harriet and the roller coaster : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62424407

From the description of Louanne Pig in the perfect family : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62424432

From the description of Loudmouth George and the sixth-grade bully : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62424433

From the description of Loudmouth George and the big race : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62437397

From the description of Louanne Pig in making the team : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62437399

From the description of Harriet & Walt : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62424431

From the description of Harriet and the garden : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62437366

From the description of Louanne Pig in the talent show : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62437400

From the description of Papers, 1981-1988. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62685826

From the description of Harriet's recital : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62685838

From the description of Loudmouth George and the new neighbors : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62685840

From the description of Louanne Pig in witch lady : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62685839

From the description of Harriet's Halloween candy : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62402352

From the description of Bunnies and their sports : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62402331

From the description of Bunnies and their hobbies : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62402330

From the description of Louanne Pig in the mysterious valentine : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62402353

From the description of Loudmouth George and the cornet : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62402354

From the description of I like me : production material. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62490030

Nancy Carlson was born October 10, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After attending the University of Minnesota, Duluth, from 1972-1973, and the Santa Fe Workshop of Contemporary Art in 1975, Carlson received a B.F.A. from Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 1976. In the 1980s, she began illustrating children's books and writing her own picture books. Carlson's draw inspiration from her own childhood experiences, her family and friends. Working in a variety of media, she became well-known for her series featuring the animal characters Harriet, Loudmouth George, and Louanne Pig. Using anthropomorphic animals, Carlson's stories impart easily understood moral messages such as the importance of sharing and how to be brave in the face of bullying or stage fright. Her characters express human emotions, experiences, and dilemmas to which small children can readily relate.

From the guide to the Nancy Carlson Papers, 1981-2010, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections)