Detective Max: Guinea Pig Extraordinaire is her fourth children''s book. Children of the Candy Corn and Peter Rottentail (part of Melohead series) will debut in October and April respectively. Carol is currently collaborating on a music CD with a friend and completing an adult paranormal novel: Ruby''s Aura. Her nonfiction Story time handbook for Care Givers will be out soon.

Worldwide literacy is a primary goal for Carol. She loves to hear of any ideas from readers, parents and teachers that will increase literacy and love of reading. Visit her at www.cskilbeck@wordpress.com or on facebook.