Brain Snacks: Tasty Tidbits of Knowledge
Dancing on the Edge was inspired by Han Nolan's relationship with her adopted children. (Source.)
It's no coincidence that Sissy and Miracle are passionate about dance—Nolan holds a Bachelor's degree in dance education and a Master's degree in dance. Could she be the real-life Susan? (Source.)
Nolan was inspired to become a writer after reading Harriet the Spy and keeping her own spy journal. (Source.)