Sally McIlwain is an elementary school teacher’s assistant and piano instructor. Carly’s 10! is her first work of children’s literature. She enjoys baking, playing the piano and playing with her dog, Parnelli. She has one adult daughter and lives in rural North Carolina with her husband. Carly’s 10! is the first book in a series.Sally McIlwain is an elementary school teacher’s assistant and piano instructor. Carly’s 10! is her first work of children’s literature. She enjoys baking, playing the piano and playing with her dog, Parnelli. She has one adult daughter and lives in rural North Carolina with her husband. Carly’s 10! is the first book in a series.