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Nina Neilson Little is a newspaper reporter, turned magazine editor, turned elementary literacy specialist, turned author for adults and children. She enjoys traveling and skiing and is addicted to Zumba. She enjoys reading mainly non-fiction (biographies, travel and memoirs) but also loves magical realism and historical fiction. She lives in the foothills of Colorado with her family, two large mutts, several koi fish and a rather pompous bearded dragon.

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	Spirit Baby: Travels Through China on the Long Road to Motherhood 4.61 avg rating — 64 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Goodnight Flowers by Nina Neilson Little (Goodreads Author), Kristi Foster Hill (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2007 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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