
"Hi, it’s me, Hairiette! Come join Nana and me for some laugh-out-loud adventures with silly phones, secret soups...and a story full of surprises about Nana when she was seven! There’s even a special journal where you and your Nana can create your very own story—packed with memories to keep and share forever. Hip Hip hooray!"
PRE-ORDER NOW! SHIPS 8/25Choose your adventure! Buy 1, 2 or pre-order ALL 3 hardcover Nana and Me books: and when you order all 3 by JULY 31, 2025, you’ll receive the Our Story keepsake journal FREE, lifetime access to the puppet musical When Nana Was Seven and Reading curriculum! Capture memories, recipes and stories for #funtimeswithnana
Buy all three. Get the journal (and more) FREE!
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Phone Funnies $18.95
A hilarious adventure about the ups and downs of Hairette staying in...
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Mystery of the Secret Soup $18.95
In this cozy kitchen caper, Hairiette’s search for the missing ingredient in...
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When Nana Was Seven $18.95
Hairiette’s wide awake—until Nana Grace spins a surprising story from when she...
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Our Story: Nana and Me $18.95
A magical memory book for grandparents and grandchildren to create together—filling each...
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Nana and Me Book Bundle $49.95
You'll get 3 (autographed) books: Phone Funnies, Mystery of the Secret Soup,...

NANA AND ME BOOK BUNDLE
- All 3 (autographed) books AND Journal
- PLUS When Nana Was Seven puppet musical (24 minutes) with original music starring Hairiette and Nana Grace!
- ALSO INCLUDES When Nana Was Seven reading curriculum (lesson plans, coloring book, reading comprehension game, activity book and over 50 articulation videos!)

Tanya Wright
Tanya Wright, Ed. M is a two-time SAG Award winning actress (Best Ensemble). Tanya received her Master's in Education: Learning Design, Innovation and Technology, from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. While there, she won the Harvard Innovative Venture in Education (HIVE) Award, Education Entrepreneurship Fellowship and was a finalist in the Saul Zaentz Early Education Innovation Initiative for the Hairiette project. Tanya is a graduate of Vassar College where she received a degree in literature.
Tanya wrote, directed and voiced 'When Nana Was Seven' book and musical and created the accompanying Reading Bundle.

Millicent "Ma" Fraser
Nana and Me is inspired by Tanya’s grandmother, Millicent Fraser. “Ma”--as she was affectionately called-–was a steady source of wisdom, grace and unconditional love. Tanya’s favorite meals that Ma cooked were pot roast, spaghetti and okra soup!
Millicent Fraser was born in Jamaica, West Indies.
"Studies have shown that having actively-involved grandparents can help children grow confidence, cope with stress and have fewer behavioral issues as they get older." (firstthingsfirst.org)
Testimonials
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“Young fans can follow Hairiette into a lively and original book series that will encourage them to read while reinforcing their pride in identity and self-esteem.”
Joe Blatt
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Senior Lecturer
Co-chair, Learning, Design, Innovation and Technology
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“Tanya brings a depth of experience and passion for education that makes her a valued asset. Additionally, Tanya demonstrates an intrinsic sense of empathy — alongside passions for learning and helping children — that makes her a natural teacher. With her dynamic background in storytelling, writing, and creative production, I believe that Tanya is uniquely positioned to become a leader on the frontier of education technology.”
Nicole Wood CCLS
Child Life Specialist
Mt. Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
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"A significant contribution to the field of educational theater.”
Cynthia Hagen, Ed.M
Clinical psychologist, library director, Founder, Book Joy