Carol McCormick's Storytelling Work

" Carol McCormick is an entertaining and versatile storyteller who truly inspired our Youth Services librarians at all levels when she presented a special training session for Carver County Library. I would recommend her for any venue!"

            Heidi Hoks, Branch Manager, Carver County Library System

"Carol did a wonderful job tailoring her program to the needs of our children. Her multicultural songs and stories matched the backgrounds of the children we serve. The children had fun and went home singing the songs she taught them!"

            Caron Ihde, KinderCare Learning Center

“Your listeners were enthralled by your uplifting stories where good prevailed and creative solutions were found.”  School Principal

 “You held the children in the palm of your hand.” School Librarian 

“Fantastic! You worked so well with each age level at our school.”  PTO Cultural Arts Chair’

 “Carol designs and facilitates innovative workshops that shake up your brain and stretch your mind.”  Conference Organizer

"As part of our 2009 Summer Reading Program Carol performed 'Animals!' for preschool children and 'I Love to Read' for school-aged kids. Her incorporation of music, stretching and audience participation made for a lively and much-enjoyed morning at the library!"

            Anne Pederson, Hennepin County Librarian

"I had Carol perform at three of our libraries this summer with "We Are All One World," multi-cultural stories from around the world.  The stories were excellent, as was her presentation.  She even did a stretching activity to minimize the wiggles.  Very well done!"

            Jennifer Cassman, Blue Earth County Libraries

"Carol McCormick was a wonderful addition to our school wide "I Love to Read" event.  She was engaging and entertaining, telling stories that fit perfectly into the theme we had chosen.  On the night of our event, Carol discovered that the audience present was much younger than the 4th and 5th graders she had planned for.  With no time to prepare for this shift, she modified her program so that it was still appealing to the older elementary student, but also very enjoyable to the younger siblings who were present at our event.  We enjoyed Carol very much and would not hesitate to recommend her!"

            Cindy Ottinger, Teacher Chaska Elementary School

"People can't stop talking about how phenomenal you were. The kids hung on to every word and the parents were very impressed."

            Kevin and Heather Quigley, Wedding Reception Clients

“During her residency Carol captured our students’ attention, sparked their imaginations, and inspired them to make stories come alive."

            Joyce Fisher, Teacher Jefferson Elementary,Winona, MN

 “Carol takes hold of audience members immediately with her presence, comfort, and control of the language. Her stories

   pull listeners in, transporting them.”

            Cecilia Rolando, Exec. Director Northern Lakes Arts Association, Ely, MN

“You had so many stories to tell….You did a wonderful job adjusting your stories for the ages of the students.”

            Joan H. Broadrick, Teacher Birch Grove Arts Magnet,, Brooklyn Park, MN

 “Those 45 minutes flew by! Both kids and parents were captivated.”

            Bonnie Skoglund, Kindergarten Teacher, Hanover, MN

 “Carol got the audience involved and kept the interest of both young and old.”

            Joy Shaft, Albert Lea parent, Freeborn County Fair, MN

A Bridge for Grandma -  Children's picture book by Carol McCormick  

            Amazon Review - 5 Stars

"This is a very beautiful book that is so needed in our time of pervasive fear and denial of death.  We were pleased with the reaction of our 7 year old grandchild who has often talked about her fear of dying.  The wonderful pictures and reassuring story gave her a new view of death and relieved some of her fears while also giving her, and us, something more to think about.  I highly recommend this book for parents and grandparents as well as schools, hospitals, and clinics.  It is a gift for kids of all ages!"

            Elizabeth Tempel, Savage, MN

"I loved your book....It is a wonderful story and fills a much needed (and heretofore empty) niche."

            Richard Shane, Ph.D. psychotherapist Center for Self Development, Boulder, CO

 "It brings tears to my eyes and makes me grateful that you are here to tell the story and spread the good news"

            Mary Beth Blee, R.N. Lake City, MN

"Your book made me cry as it touched my heart."

            Claudia Hanna, Pharmacist , Napa, CA

"I like the warmth of the story and the warmth of the illustrations.  It's beautiful."

            Jay O'Callahan, Award winning storyteller, Marshfield, MA