Last Update:
October 27, 2008



EXCITING NEWS:

Meet "Connecticut Tootsie" the 2008 National Hobo Queen

A LETTER TO MRS. ROOSEVELT has been translated to and is now available in the Korean language.

WOW! Over 167,000 copies of A LETTER TO MRS. ROOSEVELT have sold...thank you!

FUN FACTS

Favorite Children's Book:
The Secret Garden
by
Frances Hodgson Burnett

All Time
Favorite Story:
A Christmas Carol
by
Charles Dickens

Favorite Character:
Scrooge

Favorite quote:
When you sell a man a book, you don't sell him 12 ounces of paper and ink and glue-you sell him a whole new life.
--Christopher Morley





C. COCO DE YOUNG
Author
Freelance Writer
Speaker
Storyteller
National Hobo Queen

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MY WORK
life as a professional writer

SLEUTHS
spy on me

WRITING TIPS
for writers of all ages

TEACHERS
a teacher’s guide
and
presentation information for bookings

CHIT-CHAT
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Interested in an author visit or other speaking engagement? As a member of Toastmasters International I have been trained in and enjoy public speaking. In addition to inspiring young readers in workshop bookings, I have served as keynote speaker, seminar presenter, and storyteller covering a wide range of topics and events for all ages.


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Carmine (pronounced Car-meen) Coco De Young grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. As a former educator she enjoys presenting at schools across the United States. Her work and research have led her on many an adventure. Once described as having a “compass in her blood,” Ms. De Young enjoys the open road. However, that same compass always points her back to the place she loves best - Ridgefield, Connecticut where she resides with her husband, children, and a dog named Gabby.


Board book Ages Infant to 8
MEALTIME PRAYERS
Includes precious readings related to mealtimes
Historical fiction
A LETTER TO MRS. ROOSEVELT
"Historical details are smoothly woven into the text, and Margo is a strong heroine."
-Horn Book Guide

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