Caroline Callum

Teacher and aspiring writer of PB and early CBS. Graduate of CBA and member of SCBWI.

[Caroline Callum @Cocceanwrites]

Enjoyed panel discussions, keynote speakers, marketing pitches, and equity inclusion conversations @ #SCBWIVirtualConference; #childrensbookac definitely preps you for the industry- I totally recognized speakers at the conference who were featured in the course!

[Caroline Callum @Cocceanwrites]

@Candlewick Miss Rumphius

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Just sent a PB manuscript out. The wait begins. It also means I’m doing the work.

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@AnneKingWrites Such a classic! Hope you like it.

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@LoriMKeating Learned some revealing info this afternoon

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@LoriMKeating

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Dr. Mira Reisberg has designed an awesome course for aspiring PB CBW! I’m learning so much in this writing community! Great resources, great guest speakers from the industry who critique your work AND answer Qs. Love #ChildrensBookAc #kidlit #PBW2023

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Scheduling a personal critique with Dr. Mira Reisberg is gold! She was overwhelming helpful with my PB MS. Much love to the Children’s Book Academy! #ChildrensBookAc

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@vickyweberbooks Thank you for sharing the importance of starting with the action instead.

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SOUL FOOD SUNDAY + RATATOUILLE + Caribbean flair.
ESCOVITCH FISH FOR GRANDMA tests 10yo Sophie, a foodie, with Caribbean cuisine. Can this novice chef impress her Grandma with her cooking and pursue her dream of being a contestant on her fav. cooking show? #PitBLK #PB #kidlit

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SOPHIE TO THE RESCUE: HAIR TROUBLE -10yo Sophie’s pool party will be a bust-her best friend Farah can’t attend, UNLESS they devise a plan to persuade her mom with an alternative black hair style, rather than a press ‘n curl, which would be a washout disaster. #PitBLK #kidlit #CB

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Do agents still want chapter books for ages 6-9 or is it all about the GN? #kidlit #kidlitpalooza #PB

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Purchase this great nonfiction book: https://t.co/qxVvr0IFjD by @JenSwanBooks

[Caroline Callum @Cocceanwrites]

Sept 17-19 Brilliant KidLit e-Conference for Writers & Illustrators! Live & Recorded with ELEVEN submission opportunities & more! Join us in this AMAZING innovative low-cost/high-value event to elevate your skills and help you publish wonderful books. https://t.co/xo2bTcMLHE

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@sabinaposts Thank you for the encouragement.

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Sophie anticipates a fun pool party until her friend Farah shares she may not be able to attend. Farah’s mom has scheduled a press and curl for an upcoming event she must attend the next day. Farah may not get her hair wet. Will Sophie and friends find a solution? #PrePitBLK #PB

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@BeatriceIker Thank you for reviewing my pitch. I appreciate it.

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Sophie, a foodie, is a novice chef of fine foods. Intrigued by the art of cooking, she longs to be a contestant on the show Christophe Tremblay’s Premièr Chef Jr.. When mom invites Sophie to cook a Jamaican meal for grandma, Sophie doubts she can make her proud. #PrePitBLK #PB

[Caroline Callum @Cocceanwrites]

@BeatriceIker Something like this:Sophie, a foodie, is a novice chef of fine foods.Intrigued by the art of cooking, she longs to be a contestant on her favorite show. When mom invites Sophie to cook a Jamaican meal, Sophie doubts she can make her grandma proud. A nod to Soul Food Sunday.

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@sabinaposts Would you be interested in reading the manuscript?

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Traveling to Florida to visit grandma, Sophie confronts feelings of being different at a restaurant. All the patrons are white and stare at Sophie, mom, and sister – not dad or grandma, who are white. Sophie is creeped out by the experience but finds her voice.
#PrePitBLK #PB