About the Author

Abby Hanlon has a master's degree in early childhood education from the City College of New York and bachelor's from Barnard College. Abby has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Inspired by her student's storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children. Determined to illustrate her stories, Abby taught herself to draw after not having drawn since childhood. Ralph Tells A Story is her first book. Abby lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and her two children. Learn more about the author: www.abbyhanlon.com

Reviews

“…A promising debut by Abby Hanlon, a former first-grade teacher who does delightful childlike drawings.” —USA Today (3.5/4 stars)