Nancy Young

Unique traits: Professional writer and fundraiser. Medical research. Multicultural. Historical fiction.

• Official Nancy Young Author Website

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  Strum Fantasy A soulful young carpenter creates two guitars made of wood imbued with the spirits of his passionate ancestors, setting off a global tale of enduring love, loss, music, tragedy and personal redemption. 

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  CAN WE ALL GET ALONG? THE SEGREGATION OF JOHN MUIR HIGH SCHOOL
  Documentary by Arroyo Seco Films Assistant Producer “Can We All Get Along?: The Segregation of John Muir High School” is a 49 minute documentary following filmmaker & Class of ’82 John Muir High Alumnus, Pablo Miralles (“Gringos at the Gate“) as he questions what has happened to his once diverse alma mater and whether or not to send his own son to the school today. In the film, Miralles explores the complex history of Pasadena’s schools and the 1970 court order that created the first Federal desegregation plan outside of the south. Weaving stories from alumni, administrators, and civic leaders of John Muir High School’s multi-cultural community, Miralles illustrates the challenges and failures of California, and the United States, to promote well-funded and diverse public education.

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  CAN WE ALL GET ALONG? THE SEGREGATION OF JOHN MUIR HIGH SCHOOL
  Documentary by Arroyo Seco Films Assistant Producer “Can We All Get Along?: The Segregation of John Muir High School” is a 49 minute documentary following filmmaker & Class of ’82 John Muir High Alumnus, Pablo Miralles (“Gringos at the Gate“) as he questions what has happened to his once diverse alma mater and whether or not to send his own son to the school today. In the film, Miralles explores the complex history of Pasadena’s schools and the 1970 court order that created the first Federal desegregation plan outside of the south. Weaving stories from alumni, administrators, and civic leaders of John Muir High School’s multi-cultural community, Miralles illustrates the challenges and failures of California, and the United States, to promote well-funded and diverse public education.

• #2 Fantasy - Top 5 Most Read eBook, Library Journal
  (2016)

• USA Best Book Award – Finalist: Literary Fiction
  (2014)

• Independent Publishers Book Award - IPPY Silver Medal - Regional Fiction (Canada east)
  (2014)

• Summer School in Filmmaking at Melbourne University
  (2006-2006)

• Columbia University in the City of New York
  (1987-1989)

• University of California
  (1982-1985)