7-year-old Crestline student authors children’s tale, to hold book signing

It takes a lot to write a book, and there aren’t many adults who can say they have accomplished this feat. But Callie Chapman, a 7-year-old student at Crestline Elementary, has done just that. 

Her recently published book, “Glitter the Unicorn,” follows the adventures of Glitter and her friend Ellie through Cotton Candy Land to meet the queen, who then gives them a map to follow through the Lollipop Forest and the Mountain of Chocolate. Eventually, the duo find a magical candy bar, and after taking a bite, are able to fly home together. 

“I wrote this story at the lake for the Expression Art Contest [last year] for my school,” said Callie adding that her book earned honorable mention. The story’s characters are based on two of her toys, Glitter, her unicorn stuffed animal, and Ellie, her blanket. 

“I also love cotton candy and chocolate, and I have always wanted to fly,” she said. 

Callie’s book, which includes illustrations done by her mom, is being sold at the Crestline and Homewood Once Upon a Time stores. 

The proceeds will be donated to Children’s of Alabama for art supplies. 

Chapman said because she is only 7, she felt she didn’t need the money and asked if the money could be donated to buy art supplies for sick children.

Callie will be holding book signings at the Homewood Once Upon a Time on Nov. 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at the Crestline Once Upon a Time on Nov. 5, with the times to be determined.