Kelli Nash, Illustrator & Artist

NEW RELEASE: Olly's Treasures
By Elaine Allen, Illustrated by Kelli Nash

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 Olly loves cleaning the water in the Chesapeake Bay where he lives with all his friends. But when Olly spies a sunken ship just beyond the oyster reef, he decides to explore the old wreck to see if there is treasure on board. When Olly arrives at the sunken ship, he finds all the treasure he could ever imagine, with silver vases, gold coins, and shiny gemstones everywhere he looks. But what is treasure without a friend to share it? Journey under the Chesapeake Bay with Olly and his friends to learn why his oyster reef is all the treasure he needs. Pre-K to grade 3. (Picture Book)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.   (Published March 2011)
ISBN:  9780764337727
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See what Olly the Oyster is up too! www.ollytheoyster.com
 

NEW RELEASE: Jemma's Got the Travel Bug
By Susan Glick, Illustrated by Kelli Nash

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A young diamondback terrapin, Jemma, responds to the migrating animals by catching a bit of the travel bug herself. Engaging text and 16 watercolor illustrations follow Jemma as she leaves her familiar cove and swims into the open waters of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. Crab traps and boat propellers make this adventure more dangerous than Jemma ever anticipated. Fortunately, the young diamondback's travels end happily when she discovers a sheltered inlet and joins the terrapins living there. This fact-based story highlights the real dangers diamondback terrapins must confront to survive, and has educational material for parents and teachers. This action-filled story is perfect for children in grades K-5. (Picture Book)  
Schiffer Publishing Ltd.   (Published October 2010)
ISBN:  9780764336324
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Olly The Oyster Cleans the Bay
By Elaine Ann Allen, Illustrated by Kelli Nash

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There once was a young oyster named Olly who lived in the Chesapeake Bay. He loved to drift with the currents, but Olly had been traveling his whole life and wanted to settle down. He wanted to do something important—help clean the Chesapeake Bay. (Picture Book)
Visit Olly the Oyster: http://www.ollytheoyster.com/
Schiffer Publishing Ltd. (published 2008)
ISBN:  9780870336034
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Grandfather's Secret
By Lois Szymanski, Book Cover by Kelli Nash

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When Will’s grandfather died, his old houseboat comes to the family marina on Kent Narrows, Maryland. Dad is angry at the condition of the boat and the fact that his father has squandered his jewel collection. Will finds more than memories onboard the houseboat. When the spirit of Grandfather appears and asks him to retrieve three items, Will complies, even though he doesn’t know the worth or meaning of his work. What he uncovers is surprising proof of the depth of Grandfather’s secret. Elementary Level Readers - Chapter Book

Schiffer Publishing - Published (July 2010)
ISBN:  9780764335358
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NEWS:
Currently in Art Production
Mallory the Forgetful Duck by Elaine Allen  (Summer 2012 Release)
Olly Explores 7 Wonders of the Chesapeake Bay  (Winter 2012 Release)
BOOK EVENTS:
The Baltimore Book Festival, Baltimore, MD ~ Sun., Sept. 25 -12pm-2pm Schiffer Publishing Tent
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Island, MD (PRAD Festival) ~ Sun., Oct., 9, 2011  12pm-2pm Schiffer Publishing Tent
Chesapeake Maritime Musuem, St. Michaels, MD  Oyster Festival ~ Sat., Nov. 6th 201o
Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Island, MD ~ Oct., 10, 2010 PRAD Festival 
Environmental Concern, St. Michaels, MD  August 2008  (left photo)
Chesapeake Trading Company, Annapolis, MD July 2008 (right photo)