C. COCO DE YOUNG

C. COCO De YOUNG
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EXCITING NEWS:

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

WOW! Over 165,000 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

Thank you for visiting me. Enjoy the information you find here:

My Work - my career as a professional writer.

Sleuths Only - learn more about me.

Writing Tips - helpful hints for writers of all ages.

Teacher Talk - for the "story behind the story," a teacher’s guide to accompany my book, and presentation programs for bookings.

Word - you can leave me a message.

If you are interested in an author visit or other speaking engagement, please note that 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 also served as keynote speaker, presenter, and storyteller covering a wide range of topics and events for all ages.

I'm smiling at you from my writing desk,
C. Coco De Young

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Carmine (pronounced Car-meen) Coco De Young grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She is a former educator who still loves to visit and work with students in the classroom.
Ms. De Young has enjoyed the volumes of mail she has received from her readers - students of all ages, parents and grandparents. She resides in Ridgefield, Connecticut with her husband, children, and a dog named Gabby.