Carol MacKay
BIO
Biography

Carol L. MacKay’s poems have appeared in The New Quarterly, Devour: Art & Lit Canada, The Fiddlehead, Watershed (U of California, Chico), Prairie Journal, The Antigonish Review, Red Berry Review, Lichen, Existere, and Crannog (Ireland). Her work is also included in Shy: An Anthology (University of Alberta Press), Writing the Land: Alberta Through Its Poets (House of Blue Skies), White Ink: An Anthology about Mothers and Mothering (Demeter Press, Toronto), Threshold: An Anthology of Contemporary Writing From Alberta (University of Alberta Press) and in the 2022 League of Canadian Poets visual poetry chapbook, Spectral Lines. Her video poem, "My Paycheck" appeared on the Emmy and Gemini award-nominated CBC television/web art series ZeD. Carol's poems and essays have been broadcast on CBC Radio, both regionally and nationally, including a reading on "This Morning with Shelagh Rogers."

Her poetry and stories for children have appeared in: Babybug, Cricket, Ladybug, Highlights for Children, High Five, The Caterpillar (Ireland), The Toy (England), The School Magazine (Australia), Boys’ Quest, Zamoof!, Skipping Stones, Stories for Children, and Knowonder!

Carol lives on Vancouver Island.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDRESS
City: , Province/Territory: British Columbia
EMAIL
GENRE
Poetry, Writing for children
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Lily in the Loft (Picture Book)
Publisher
YNWP, Regina
Year
2017
Title
Ittleby Fein and the Third Bad Thing
Publisher
Highlights for Children
Year
2018
Title
Maxine's Markers
Publisher
Warner Press
Year
2017
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Magazine Merit Award for Poetry
Publication
Moving Day Villanelle in The Caterpillar
Year
2020
Name
CBC Literary Award for Poetry Shortlist
Year
2005
Name
Dorothy Shoemaker Literary Award for Poetry
Year
2012
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
Small groups
Presentation Genre
Poetry, writing for children
Presentation Length
Workshops, 2 hours.
Workshop details
Audience Size
Max 12
Intended Audience
adults
Workshop Length
Various
Workshop Description
Workshop description

Go Poetic: An Introduction to Poetry Writing.  In this workshop we will discuss key elements in writing poetry, forms of poetry, ways to poetry, as well as exercises to help participants craft a poem. Information will also be provided about poetry publication, including markets and opportunities, submission etiquette and standards, as well as copyright. Workshop length: 2 hours. Can be expanded to 3 hours. For adult learners.

How to Write Poems and Stories for Children's Magazines.  This workshop is suitable for those who are new to writing for children. We will discuss the current children's magazine market in North America and abroad, and the opportunities that exist for writers, including the types of material editors seek. Tips and strategies for writing child-friendly poetry, stories and non-fiction will be provided, along with an opportunity to get started on a new piece of writing. For adult learners

School presentation details
Audience Size
1 classroom
Intended Audience
Gr 1-3
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
No
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
No