Meet Carol McCormick
Carol McCormick has dedicated her life to helping imaginations take flight. Her stories empower audiences to see themselves as creative, brave, and blessed.
Through her engaging programs, Carol stretches the mind, offers new perspectives, encourages laughter, and sparks imagination. She believes that language and creativity are not only essential but must be provoked and practiced.
For Carol, storytelling is more than performance—it is connection, transformation, and a vital part of life itself.
Recognition & Impact
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Known as a master storyteller who bridges entertainment, education, and social transformation.
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Programs emphasize compassion, creativity, and community building.
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Celebrated for engaging multi-generational audiences in settings from classrooms to corporate boardrooms.
Areas of Expertise
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Storytelling & Oral Traditions
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Author Presentations & Writing Workshops
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Keynote Speaking & Training
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Creativity, Innovation & Team-Building
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Early Childhood, K–12 & Higher Education Programs
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Community, Festival & Museum Engagements
Artist in Residence
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Served as Artist in Residence at 80 schools, engaging students with interactive storytelling, writing and creativity workshops.
My Latest Books
A Bridge for Grandma
When a young girl has a near-death experience and her Grandpa flies heaven, she returns with a story that comforts her Grandma through illness, goodbye, and beyond. Together they create a scrapbook filled with love and memories, helping the girl discover that her Grandma now lives in her heart. A Bridge for Grandma is a gentle, beautifully illustrated story that reassures children, eases fears about death, and provides families, educators, and therapist's with a compassionate tool for opening conversations about loss, grief, and the beauty of life’s transitions.
Healing Stories
Original and retold stories to inspire action by Carol McCormick. Each series is available as an eBook digital download. Ideal for families, schools, and libraries to foster deeper discussions.
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Facing Death
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Pandemic Anxiety
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Empowerment: Refusing the Victim Role
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Becoming the Heroine
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Climate Change: Acknowledging the Danger and Inspiring Action
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Political Polarization: Avoid Duality Thinking and Arguing