The Street Chestnut Hill to celebrate 20th anniversary of Fancy Nancy books

Chestnut Hill, MA The Street Chestnut Hill and Hummingbird Books with children’s book author Jane O’Connor and award-winning illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser, creators of the international bestseller Fancy Nancy, will celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the series with Boston-area families. This special community event is a part of The Street’s Halloweek series, inviting families to gather on The Green in their fanciest attire or Halloween costumes for an unforgettable morning of stories, dance, and fun. 

Attendees, young and young at heart, will experience:

• A reading of the newest book in the Fancy Nancy series’, Besties for Eternity

• A special lesson in the famous “banana walk” led by Robin herself

• A lively movement session with Joanne Langione Dance Center

• A Fancy Nancy parade to Hummingbird Books, where guests will receive a complimentary crown and sticker sheet

When: Sunday, October 19 from 11am – 2pm

Where: 55 Boylston St., The Street Chestnut Hill (Outside on The Green).

This event is free to attend, but RSVPs are required. 

Wendy Dodson, owner of Hummingbird Books, said “Fancy Nancy is a literary phenomenon that has brought joy to children for decades, we are excited to welcome the authors to Hummingbird!”

“It’s hard to believe it’s been twenty years since the very first Fancy Nancy book was published!” said O’Connor, author of Fancy Nancy. “Seeing families still fall in love with Nancy’s world of big words, big imagination, and even bigger personality has been the most splendiferous part of this journey. We’re absolutely delighted to celebrate this milestone with fans at The Street and share the magic of Nancy’s fancy spirit.”

“Bringing Nancy to life on the page has been one of the great joys of my career,” said Preiss Glasser, illustrator of Fancy Nancy. From the moment I read Jane’s manuscript, I saw this little girl who believed she could make the entire world fancy — and, judging by the generations of readers we’ve met, she truly has! We’re so excited to celebrate Nancy’s 20^th anniversary at The Street while also sharing her newest adventure in Besties for Eternity with fans.”

“We couldn’t be more delighted to celebrate Fancy Nancy’s 20^th anniversary here at The Street,” said Emma Cohen, marketing manager at The Street Chestnut Hill. “This event brings families together to experience the magic of storytelling and creativity, and we’re thrilled to feature it as one of the highlights of our annual Halloweek series.”