Abby Hanlon has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Inspired by her students' storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children, and taught herself to draw after not having drawn since childhood. She lives with her husband and two children in Brooklyn.
"Praise for Dory Fantasmagory ★ “Irresistible.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “Time spent with Dory is time well spent.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “AMAZING!” —Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 Blog, School Library Journal Praise for The Real True Friend ★ “Hilarious!” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “It’s genius.” —Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes Blog “Dory is as likable a kid heroine as I’ve encountered in a decade.” —Boston Globe Praise for Dory Dory Black Sheep “A true triumph.” —Publishers Weekly Shelf Talker Praise for Head in the Clouds “Marvelous.” —The New York Times Praise for the series and Can't Live Without You ""Abby Hanlon’s Dory Fantasmagory series is some of the best children’s literature in years."" —New York Magazine"