Books

Explore my books — including my children’s stories A Squirrel’s Tail and The Runt, my memoir Finding My Voice, and Knots, a collection of interconnected personal stories and observations, all currently seeking publication. Together, they reflect my love of storytelling, from imaginative adventures for young readers to real-life journeys of resilience, creativity, and self-discovery.

A Squirrel’s Tail

Carl Allocco

COMING SOON: A Squirrel’s Tail follows Rodney, a determined New York City subway rat who stumbles upon a squirrel’s tail and decides to reinvent himself as a squirrel. With help from a laid-back Central Park dog, Rodney sets out on a funny, heart-warming adventure that explores friendship, loyalty, and the courage to embrace who you really are.

Finding My Voice

Carl Allocco

COMING SOON: Finding My Voice — Carl’s forthcoming memoir tells the story of a life in music, the loss of his voice to cancer, and his journey of resilience, creativity, and reinvention through love, sobriety, and even AI technology.

The Runt

Carl Allocco

COMING SOON: The Runt follows Rudy, the smallest and most overlooked member of a family of accomplished dogs, as he struggles to find his place. When a moment of crisis reveals a strength no one else has, Rudy discovers that being there for someone can matter more than anything else. A warm, uplifting story about self-worth, compassion, and finding value in what makes you different.

Knots

Carl Allocco

Carl is currently working on his next book, Knots, a collection of personal stories and observations that examine the twists, turns, and tangled threads that connect a life.