Bringing Books to Life and Turning Simple Materials into Meaningful Classroom Moments!

Childcare Resources hosted teen author Callie Chapman, creator of the Glitter the Unicorn series, for a special Beyond the Page event! Callie shared her inspiring journey of starting her book series at just six years old and her passion for giving back, including donating over $20,000 to children’s hospitals for art therapy programs. She also supports local children by providing her books to Jefferson County Family Courts and donated copies to the Childcare Resources library.

Check out our Beyond the Page event, along with our two Make-N-Take series that took place this March!

Author of Glitter the Unicorn Series, Callie Chapman

Participants received signed books and took part in a hands-on activity led by library consultant Jessica Mayhew, inspired by Glitter the Unicorn Goes to the Moon. The session included creating moon sand, glitter slime, and balloon rockets, along with moon observations. For this Make-N-Take event, attendees left with materials to bring these engaging learning experiences back to their classrooms!

Author Callie Chapman (left) and Childcare Resources' Jessica Mayhew (right)

This special Beyond the Page event highlighted the power of creativity, generosity, and early literacy. It was a memorable day that blended inspiration with interactive learning, leaving attendees energized and equipped with new ideas to support the children they serve every day!

To learn more about how you can attend trainings like these, check out our Quality Times training catalogue!