Last Update:
January 17, 2012



UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

School Visits throughout New England

PAST SPEAKING EVENTS of INTEREST

Western Connecticut
State University
Graduate Studies
Developmental Reading Course

Guest Speaker at
Bangkok Toastmasters
Bangkok, Thailand

Presenter at Women's Writing Retreat
Pyramid Life Center
Paradox, NY,


EXCITING NEWS:

MANY GENRES, ONE CRAFT released!

A LETTER TO MRS. ROOSEVELT is available as an E-book.

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

WOW! Over 180,886 copies of A LETTER TO MRS. ROOSEVELT sold...thank you!

TRUTH & TRIVIA

Favorite Children's Book:
THE SECRET GARDEN
by
Frances Hodgson Burnett

Favorite Story:
A CHRISTMAS STORY
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






Fairy Princess to 2008-09 National Hobo Queen

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C. COCO De YOUNG

AWARD-WINNING
Author
Freelance Writer
Speaker
Storyteller

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

2010-2011 District 53
Division Governor of the Year
Toastmasters International

2009-2010 District 53
Area Governor of the Year
Toastmasters International

2008 - 2009 National Hobo Queen

2003 Seton Hill University
Distinguished Alumna
Leadership Award


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


Who Is C. Coco De Young
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 calls home - Ridgefield, Connecticut where she resides with her husband and a dog named Gabby. Three of their grown children and four grandchildren are not so far away. The fourth grown child is a world traveler and volunteer. They all do great things both near and far, and know that the best of times is when they are all together at "home."