Nancy Churnin
Nancy Churnin is an American author and journalist. Churnin is a former theater critic for The Dallas Morning News and has published sixteen children's books as of February 2025.
Early life
Churnin was born and raised in New York City. She received a bachelor's degree from Harvard University and an M.S. in journalism from Columbia University.
Career
Journalism
Churnin worked as a theater critic for the San Diego edition of the Los Angeles Times from 1986 to 1992. In 2000, she joined the staff of The Dallas Morning News, writing about such topics as health, lifestyles, children's entertainment, and parenting. In January 2014, Churnin became the primary theater critic for The Dallas Morning News, a position she left in January 2019.
Children's books
Churnin's first picture book, The William Hoy Story: How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game was published in 2016. Fifteen other children's books by Churnin were published between 2017 and 2024. Churnin's 17th book, A Teddy Bear for Emily―and President Roosevelt, Too will be published on March 6, 2025
Personal life
Churnin met her husband, Michael Granberry, while they were both writing for the San Diego edition of the Los Angeles Times. They have three sons.