Carrie Brownell
Creator Profiles
I enjoy a good dose of history and fantasy, and incorporate both into my books. I live with my family in the country and enjoy rainy days, cozy reads and very large cups of tea.
Cards from this Creator
- Island of Stars
"I enjoy a good dose of history and fantasy, and incorporate both into my books."
Creator Q&A
Tell us about yourself
I live in Idaho in the northwestern U. S., surrounded by wheat fields. I've long enjoyed the practice of writing and storytelling, and my favorite genre of literature (to read and write!) books for children and middle grade readers.
What inspired you to make this title(s)?
I wrote Island of Stars after spending many years reading aloud to my own children, primarily stories with old-fashioned adventure themes. We love these books as a family, and developing a story like this was a way to share what we most enjoy.
"My own children love listening to their Yoto player. Upon writing Island of Stars, I could think of no greater privilege than having it made available through Yoto."
Who do you imagine listening to your audio?
I imagine the sort of reader who will enjoy Island of Stars is bright and inquisitive and enjoys thinking about the world as it could be, and not just as we are tempted to see it.
Is there anything different about making audio for Yoto?
My own children love listening to their Yoto player. Upon writing Island of Stars, I could think of no greater privilege than having it made available through Yoto. My kids listen to Island of Stars on their Yoto! It's such a wonderful tool for parents and children alike.
What’s next?
I will likely always be writing. Another of my titles available is "A Light at the End of the Woods."
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Creator FAQs
Who are the Creators?
Our Creators are independent makers of music and spoken word content for children and families. Some have established audiences in other places, while others are beginning their audio publishing journey with Yoto. We put out a public call to join this initiative at the start of 2024.
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Can I learn more about Creator content before purchasing?
Yes, each card has an extended audio preview so you can listen to a representative sample before making a purchase. You can also read more about a card's creator by clicking on their name on the card page.
How is this different from the free audio on Yoto Space?
Open Mic on Yoto Space is where we nurture those creators who may be just starting out or wanting to experiment with a new title. It's a friendly community where they have space to share content for free, build an audience and get feedback. We are delighted to see several creators make the leap from there to become Creators on the Yoto Store, where they can now monetise their work.
What do I do if I don't like a card that I've purchased?
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Are more Creators cards being added to the collection?
Yes, more titles and more creators will be added over the coming months.