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Nancy Bess Had a Dress – Cover Reveal!

September 14, 2023 Claire Annette Noland 12 Comments

Nancy Bess Had a Dress - Claire Annette Noland - Angela C. Hawkins - Picture Book

Book News – Nancy Bess Had a Dress Cover Reveal!

The cover reveal for NANCY BESS HAD A DRESS is finally here! This sweet book is illustrated by creative artist Angela C. Hawkins, written by me, and published by Gnome Road Publishing. Isn’t it wonderful? This is an exciting part of the book journey for authors and illustrators.

I have always been fascinated by the resourcefulness of women and children during tough times. My grandmother had amazing stories, which became the basis for my latest picture book. I love the bright and intricate illustrations with a surprise on each page. The cover reveal is a teaser, and I can’t wait to share the whole book with you.

NANCY BESS HAD A DRESS will be released on March 19, 2024, but is available for preorder through Bookshop.org and Amazon.com.

Nancy Bess Had a Dress - Written by Claire Annette Noland - Cover Reveal - Angela C. Hawkins

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  1. Tina Cho says

    September 14, 2023 at 11:38 am

    Cute cover. Congrats!

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      September 14, 2023 at 7:23 pm

      Thanks, Tina! I’m super excited about this one.

      Reply
  2. Nancy Ralston says

    September 16, 2023 at 3:46 pm

    Love the cover – charming illustrations. Can’t wait to see book on bookshelves everywhere.

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      September 17, 2023 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks, Nancy, for being such a big part of the making of Nancy Bess!

      Reply
  3. Rebecca Langston-George says

    September 18, 2023 at 10:48 pm

    So excited for you and your new book! And it’s a topic near to my heart. My grandmother made quilts from flour sacks.

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      September 19, 2023 at 2:24 am

      Thanks Rebecca for all your suggestions as I was researching. Do you happen to have any of your grandmother’s quilts?

      Reply
  4. Trine says

    September 19, 2023 at 12:06 am

    Proud of you and so happy!

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      September 19, 2023 at 2:26 am

      Thanks for all of your encouragement during the process from idea to a soon-to-be-released book!

      Reply
  5. aliciaminor says

    September 19, 2023 at 9:30 pm

    Quilts are precious things. They always remind me of grandmas who love quilt making as my mother-in-law so I look forward to reading this book. Congrats!

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    • Claire Annette Noland says

      September 20, 2023 at 3:55 am

      Thanks – I hope you’ll enjoy the book!

      Reply
  6. Alicia Macasaet Minor says

    February 12, 2024 at 11:26 pm

    My mother-in-law makes quilts when she’s still around and her quilts always remind us of her kindness, generosity, and love for one another. This book will surely be a part of many households. Congrats!

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  7. Alice te velde says

    March 6, 2024 at 5:21 am

    Claire, I am really excited for you! You truly are using your God given gift…writing! Your stories always carry a great message!

    Reply

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