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Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos

Tiny Tots in Tiaras and TuxedosTiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos

A Daughter’s Tribute to a Trailblazing Legacy

Meet the woman who brought the untold story of Kermit Hill

Meet Francene Mary Diane Hill

Kermit B. Hill with her dauther, Francene Hill

Kermit B. Hill with her dauther, Francene Hill

Kermit B. Hill with her dauther, Francene Hill

Francene Mary Diane Hill grew up surrounded by the unmatched energy, purpose, and love of the Tiny Tot Nursery School, founded by her mother, Kermit B. Hill.

Her connection to this history isn't just familial; it is deeply professional and rooted in decades of firsthand experience. Over the years, Francene served the Tiny Tot community from the ground up—working in every role imaginable, from teacher's assistant and bus driver, all the way to Board Member and Assistant Director.

Author Francene Mary Diane Hill

Kermit B. Hill with her dauther, Francene Hill

Kermit B. Hill with her dauther, Francene Hill

Author Francene Mary Diane Hill

Today, Francene is passionate about bringing readers the best in literature by preserving this vital slice of history. By transforming decades of lived experience, family memories, and profound historical moments into Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos, Francene has created a vivid, compelling portrait of her mother’s remarkable journey from the Pentagon to an educational empire.

Francene holds a B.A. in Psychology from Smith College and an M.S. in Human and Family Studies from Penn State University.

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See Francene at The Moth and Tiny Tot Book Unboxing

Francene M. D. Hill at the Moth Storyslam

Join author, Francene Hill as she takes the stage at The Moth StorySLAM in Washington D.C. on July 10, 2023. Performing live from The Miracle Theater, Francene captivates the audience with a hilarious hang gliding trip to Rio de Janeiro.

The wait is over!

Watch Francene Mary Diane Hill unbox her author copies of Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos on November 1st. We can’t wait to share this moment with you.

Read Francene's Published AARP Article

A Fat Folder of Family Secrets: Mom's Hidden Past

In this gripping Sisters From AARP article, Francene Hill uncovers her mother's (Kermit Hill) previously unknown service at the War Department while her father, Augustus Hill, Sr. fought overseas during World War II. 

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Francene's Blog

I'm so glad you're here for Francene's blog. 

In my new book, Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos: The Life, Love, and Business Success of Kermit B. Hill, I share the story of my family’s legacy and my mother’s groundbreaking nursery school, Tiny Tot Nursery School. of St. Louis, Inc.

I'm thrilled to continue the conversation with you here.

This space is where I'll share stories and reflections, from lessons learned growing up in a house full of tiny tots to my writing journey. 

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