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Abby Hanlon biography

Abby Hanlon is an American author and illustrator known for her work in children’s literature. She began her career as a public school teacher in New York City before transitioning to writing and illustrating books for young readers. Hanlon is best recognized for her Dory Fantasmagory series, which follows the imaginative adventures of a young girl named Dory. The first book in the series, Dory Fantasmagory, was published by Dial Books for Young Readers in 2014. The series has since expanded to include several sequels, such as Dory Fantasmagory: The Real True Friend and Dory Fantasmagory: Dory Dory Black Sheep.

Hanlon both writes and illustrates her books, using a distinctive style that combines humor and childlike drawings. Her work has been noted for its appeal to early readers and its focus on themes of imagination and family. In addition to the Dory Fantasmagory series, Hanlon is the author and illustrator of Ralph Tells a Story, published in 2012 by Amazon Children’s Publishing.

Abby Hanlon’s Dory Fantasmagory was named a Best Book of 2014 by Kirkus Reviews.