Carol L. MacKay, Author
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I'm pleased to announce the publication of my first picture book, Lily in the Loft. It was illustrated by the very talented Saskatchewan artist, Val Moker.
You can learn more about Val and her art at External link opens in new tab or windowwww.valmoker.com.

 





About Lily in the Loft

Frances loves to write, especially in her favourite spot—the barn loft! Encouraged by her aunt, she sends a poem to The Western Producer, hoping it will be chosen for the Young Co-operators' Club pages—a section of the newspaper just for young writers like her. And she waits ... and she waits.
Will the newspaper editor ever print her poem?


Published by YNWP (Regina, SK)

ISBN: 978-1-927756-91-1

Format: 32 pages, 10 x 8

$14.95 (softcover)


Available from Chapters/Indigo or through your local bookstore or  library supplier.



The reviews are in!

 

This is a book that young readers will enjoy for its historical elements, lovely illustrations, and relatable childhood story" – Rated “E” for excellent.  

- Resource Links, October 2017.

 

 

If you’ve ever wanted to buy a children’s book that educates, captivates and inspires your little ones about farm life and writing, this is the book.

– Christalee Froese, The Western Producer, Review, “Farm girl’s writing aspirations bound to kindle memories,” Sept 7, 2017.

 

 

 This story highlights an important piece of creative history in the Canadian Prairies.

-Sabrina Wong, Teaching and Outreach Librarian at Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC, Canadian Materials, Review, June 2017, "Recommended."

 

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Carol's poems have appeared in literary journals and anthologies in Canada, the US, and Great Britain. She also writes poems and stories for children which frequently appear in children's magazines. She was awarded the 2020 Society of Children's Book Authors & Illustrators (SCBWI) Magazine Merit Award for Poetry. In 2017, her first picture book for children, Lily in the Loft, was published by Your Nickel's Worth Publishing (Regina, SK). It was a finalist in the Next Generation Independent Book Awards in 2019.

Her poem, "Nature Changes" appears in the Convergent/Random House anthology, Bless the Earth: A Collection of Poetry for Children to Celebrate and Care for Our World (2024).



 


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Email: Carol@CarolMacKay.com



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