Nicole Evans is an author, educator, actor, and director whose work brings theater, creativity, and meaningful life lessons to young readers. With more than 25 years of experience in education and the performing arts, she creates stories that encourage children to embrace who they are, use their imagination, and recognize the value they bring to the world.
Nicole earned her BA in Theatre and Education from Indiana University and has taught theater to children and adults across the United States. She currently teaches Kindergarten at a Magnet school for Gifted and Cultural Arts Studies. Outside the classroom, she enjoys traveling, hiking, writing children’s stories, and spending time with her son, Griffin, and their animals. She is also a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
My Life as a Stage
My Life as a Stage: Living the Language of the Theater introduces readers to the exciting world behind the curtain. Through a bold, imaginative visual style and a poetry-driven approach, the book explores the language, traditions, people, and energy that make live theater come alive.
Rather than simply explaining theater, the book invites readers to experience it. From the moment the curtain rises to the final bow, it shows how performing arts can help people find their voice, build confidence, and feel seen.
The One and Only Owen
The One and Only Owen is a musical journey of self-awareness, discovery, and love. It follows Owen, a young earthworm who begins to doubt his own value after comparing himself with the remarkable creatures around him.
With guidance from Butterfly, Owen learns an important lesson: everyone has a unique role to play. The story gently reminds young readers that being different is not a weakness. It is often the very thing that makes each person special.
The Night of the Double Dog Dare
The Night of the Double Dog Dare brings playful adventure and friendship to the forefront. The story begins with a familiar childhood challenge: “Have you ever made a dare with a friend? Or better yet, a Double Dog Dare?”
This book captures the excitement, humor, and occasional mischief of childhood, while giving readers a fun and engaging story to enjoy. Its imaginative adventure and lighthearted storytelling suit young readers who enjoy playful tales.
Little Gloria Goodman Is Always on the Go!
Little Gloria Goodman Is Always on the Go! explores a question that resonates with both children and adults: what can be missed when life becomes one long list of plans and activities?
Through Gloria’s story, Nicole Evans encourages readers to slow down, notice the world around them, and appreciate the moments that often get overlooked in a busy schedule. The book offers a meaningful message in a fun, accessible way for young readers.
A Collection Worth Exploring
Nicole Evans’s books share a common purpose: to help children see themselves, understand others, and appreciate the world around them. Whether she is taking readers behind the scenes of a theater production, following Owen’s journey of self-acceptance, joining a daring adventure, or slowing down with Gloria Goodman, her stories combine imagination with valuable life lessons.
Her catalog also includes Owen’s ALMOST Overnight Adventure.
