From a 6-year-old author to a national youth philanthropist. $21,500+ donated, 15,000+ books distributed, more than 5,000 students reached nationwide.
I've donated $20,000 to Children's of Alabama, funding art supplies and art-therapy programs for pediatric patients, plus $1,500 to Children's Hospital New Orleans. Every donation also includes 50 books gifted to children in the hospital.
Quarterly book donations to Jefferson and Shelby County Family Courts, bringing comfort to children in waiting rooms.
Free books and read-alouds for classrooms, literacy events, and elementary schools across Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina.
"Callie inspires her peers to act, mentors younger students to write and give. I have had the privilege of watching Callie inspire hundreds of my students over the last three years."
"Callie is so personable and humble. I think it is wonderful that she is using her gift to help others, when she could be spending the proceeds to purchase the 'latest and greatest thing.' I really love and am inspired by her 'give back' heart and mentality. She is a true DIFFERENCE MAKER and has already touched so many young lives. I am in awe of what she has already accomplished in her young life and am excited to see what her future holds."
"Callie Chapman is Father Goose's favorite young Alabama author. Her books are full of imagination and wonder."
"Callie demonstrates leadership, purpose, and community impact through her work. She identified a meaningful cause and took action at a young age, creating lasting benefits for hospitalized children. Her efforts reflect initiative, consistency, and a clear commitment to improving the lives of others through creativity and compassion-driven service. Her initiative has helped countless pediatric patients."
Bell Center Youth Alliance — work/fundraise for children with delays 2024–2026
She was on this board for school years 2024–2025, 2025–2026, and 2026–2027.
Canterbury United Methodist Church — participate in allocation of $12,000 to local charities
Glitter the Unicorn has been shared across blogs and YouTube in Canada, England, Germany, France, and Australia, reaching families across the globe.