Dory Fantasmagory: Center of the Universe

Abby Hanlon has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Inspired by her students' storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children, and taught herself to draw after not having drawn since childhood. She lives with her husband and two children in Brooklyn.

"Abby Hanlon’s Dory Fantasmagory series is some of the best children’s literature in years." —New York Magazine“Genuinely, Dory is the series that readers at our store have reacted to most passionately...The humor in these books—there is nothing like it.” —Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author and Books Are Magic bookstore owner Praise for Dory Fantasmagory★ “Irresistible.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ “Time spent with Dory is time well spent.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“AMAZING!” —Betsy Bird, Fuse 8 Blog, School Library JournalPraise for The Real True Friend★ “Hilarious!” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“It’s genius.” —Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes Blog“Dory is as likable a kid heroine as I’ve encountered in a decade.” —Boston GlobePraise for Dory Dory Black Sheep“A true triumph.” —Publishers Weekly Shelf TalkerPraise for Head in the Clouds“Marvelous.” —The New York TimesPraise for Center of the Universe"Delightful Dory is back, in all her chaos and hilarity...[Center of the Universe] doesn't disappoint with its laugh out loud antics and humorous illustrations." —School Library Journal