Carrie Logsdon McCullough
@zoodocwrites.bsky.social
Mom, Grammy, retired zoo dentist, kidlit author, Regional Advisor #SCBWI Ohio Central & South, #12x12, #CtC, #STA, #PBRisingStar mentee ‘24&’25, PBRS Collective, Back in the query trenches carrielogsdonmccullough.com
No fun fact this Wild Wednesday, just a fun FB memory that popped up today…
Wild Wednesday falls on World Brain Day this week, so let’s talk about brains! We all know dolphins are smart. But did you know that they have a larger neocortex than human beings? The neocortex is responsible for problem-solving, self-awareness, & other behaviors we typically associate with humans.
Today’s the day! Opening reception for the Ohio CenSouth gallery show at the London Arts Center-See you there!
Hey, Buckeyes! Have you voted for your favorite book in the OHIO BOOK AWARDS? Ohio North and Ohio CenSouth bringin’ the 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 link to vote in comments!
Just a gentle reminder- Today is the last day to vote for the Crystal Kite Award! www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...
If you missed SCBWI Austin’s other coping mid this year, don’t stress-You have another opportunity! BOOTCAMP: Kill your darlings! Self-editing & critiquing others - for novel, PB, and illustration www.scbwi.org/events/atx-b...
July is National Bison Month? To celebrate,this Wild Wednesday, we’re talkin’ bison!Bison are the largest land mammal in North America. Even tho adult males weigh in around 2000#, they’re fast, able to run 35-45MPH for up to 5 miles. Learn more about them at The Wilds! www.thewilds.org/animals/bison
Wild Wednesday-7,000 votes were cast & the winning name for the Masai giraffe calf is Jasper! During childbirth, Mama Giraffe is standing. That means Baby Jasper dropped a whopping five feet to the ground! Giraffe calves typically weigh around one hundred fifty pounds and are about six feet tall.
My office this week…Having a productive writing week at Harlaxton Manor with friend and NYT Best-selling author, KristyBoyce. Rolls and Rivalry available now wherever books are sold!
Calling all SCBWI OHCenSouth members and other OHCenSouth adjacent KidLit creators: Tonnye Fletcher, author of Music Plants Hope, will be at Bike Trail Books in Loveland (Cincinnati area) on June 23 at 6:00 to read her book and meet everyone.
We could learn a thing or two from them!
Orangutan Land Trust@orangutanlandtrust.bsky.social · 2mo agoOrangutans seek out plants with antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. Orangutans eat combinations of plants in specific sequences—consistent with "self-medication" seen in other species. phys.org/news/2026-06...
SCBWI Texas Houston: Lure 'em in with Layers: Does your picture book story feel "slight"? Does it feel like it just isn't going anywhere? What you need is layers. Adding them to your manuscript will give it richness and depth- and most importantly "re-readability". www.scbwi.org/regional-vir...
SCBWI SFSouth:Self-Publishing 101-Take Control of Your Books, Business,and Future 06/08/26:This will cover what's happening in the world of self-publishing;when it makes sense to self-publish;&how to make money; Ariane Erickson will show the process,successes,&failures. www.scbwi.org/events/CA-Sa...
Had a fun time at @KristyLBoyce’s book signing at The Blue Couch in Grandview (followed by dinner at Trattoria next door with my SCBWI peeps)!
It’s another wet and wild Wednesday. Ugh! Did you know that tigers are excellent swimmers? Unlike most cats, tigers appear to enjoy water and seek it out for cooling off and hunting purposes. My favorite patient, Globus, could often be found lounging in a pond on hot summer days.
This Wild Wednesday, we’re talkin’ turtles, specifically, loggerhead turtles. Loggerheads are the largest hard-shelled turtles. On average they weigh up to 440 lbs, but the largest ever recorded was 1201lbs , and was over 6”7” long! And despite their size,they are excellent swimmers!
Have questions about the submission process? SCBWI Houston has answers! Take a guided journey through the six key steps every author needs to take to prepare their writing for submission to agents, editors and contests. Premium Members: $15; Preview Members: $30 www.scbwi.org/events/six-s...
Join Merrill Rainey 05/20 at 7 for a conversation about his illustration journey& path to publication. He’ll talk about highs & lows in his career, the value of industry relationships, & the importance for advocating for yourself and your work. To join the meeting, go to: scbwi.zoom.us/j/6395303835
It’s Wednesday,so let’s get wild! Alligators have about 75 teeth in their mouths at any one time,but as teeth wear down or break off, they’re replaced. As a result, many can have up to 3,000 teeth throughout their lives. I’ve never had an alligator patient, and quite frankly,I’m OK with that!🐊
SCBWI Nevada: The Intersection of Story, Product Design, Illustration and Branding:Let's talk about storytelling & building connections with people who enjoy what we do. Every line we draw, sentence we write,is an opportunity to build relationships with our audience. www.scbwi.org/regional-vir...
Looking forward to this one! SCBWI MD/DE/WV Bringing the Vision to Life - Board Book Creation Behind the Scenes In this webinar, Katrina Moore will take audience through an in-depth look into creating board books.She will break down format,features,& what makes them stand out in the marketplace.
Today’s the day! I can hardly believe it! In less than three hours, we’ll know the names of the last class of mentees to join the PBRS family! So exciting!!!!!! #EndofanEra
Hey, All! Wanna level up your picture book? A friend is teaching an amazing course on PB structure! You don’t want to miss it! If you can’t make it live, it will be recorded! For more info, go to: writeforkids.lpages.co/picture-book...
It’s Wednesday! Time for another wild fact! Axolotls can regrow their limbs. They can regenerate missing limbs & internal organs within a few weeks. If it sustains a head injury and recovers without any scarring, it can rebuild its lungs, heart, and portions of its brain.
On this rainy Wild Wednesday, you may be wondering what animals do in wet weather……Well, orangutans behave like us! It’s not unusual for adults to make an umbrella from a large leaf while the young ones like to splash and play in the mud. Kids! Am I right?😉
Whether you're writing a picture book bully or a young adult mastermind, you'll leave with practical tools to make your villain as fully human as your hero — and twice as unforgettable. www.scbwi.org/events/beyon...
