Authors and Illustrators
Name | Age Suitability | Program Length | Phone Number | Email Address | Fee | Website or Videos | Brief Description | Travel Restrictions | Physical Address | References | Timestamp |
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| Natalee Ganyon | pre-k through 3rd ('live' puppets included with program) | generally 30 min. if post story activity 15 or more | 620-899-0642 or 775-742-4091 | jimganyon@gmail.com or nataleeganyon@gmail.com | Travel expenses only (if post story activity: paper puppet making or Gordon Parks program, library supplies material | storiesandmore.me ,utube: stories with friends and buds | Here's how that Happened" 4 folk stories promoting character development through classic sayings. yes we do zoom | none but for expenses | PO Box 1726 Hutchinson, Ks , 67504 for those ordering my book and business mail | Hoisington Library, School libraries from Gt.Bend.,Lyons, Hutchinson and classrooms | 1/5/2021 12:11:59 |
| Dustin Wilgers | 4-10 | 30-45 minutes | 6207558950 | dustin.wilgers@gmail.com | For programs that I need to drive for, $50 for gas and travel. For vitural programs, all I ask is the library purchase books for their catalog and share information with attendees and the community on how to purchase my books. | https://dustin-wilgers.square.site/ or https://sites.google.com/site/wilgersspider/Dustin-Wilgers | My program is intended for children, and it chronicles my adventure as an author. It includes fun spider facts and an introduction to both of my illustrated children's storybooks. | I live in McPherson, for those libraries farther than 30 minutes drive, I would prefer a virtual program. | 1273 19th Ave, McPherson, KS | McPherson Public Library and numerous elementary school libraries (including all 4 elementary schools in McPherson) | 6/30/2021 11:22:29 |
| Steven J Kolbe (pen name) | Teens and adults | Typically an hour or so | 785-410-3097 | kolbestevenj@gmail.com | Just mileage – we can figure out the details | https://stevenjkolbe.com/libraries/ | I am offering a FREE one-hour class entitled, “How to Write a Mystery.” The class includes a presentation (see below), a novel outlining activity, and a Q&A with the author (me) about the process of writing a mystery novel and securing a publisher. And yes, it can be done virtually. | None | 809 E Johnson Street, Garden City, KS 67846 | Finney County Library | 9/1/2021 12:55:19 |
| Aaron Fowler | elementary | 60 minutes | 3162074715 | aaron@aaronfowler.org | $400 | aaronfowler.org & BellaandChoco.com | yes | none | 1440 N Park Place Wichita, KS 67203 | I perform at 40-50 libraries every summer across the midwest. | 1/19/2023 15:44:23 |
| Kyle Tiernan | Family – School Children Ages 5-12 | 38 Minutes | 8882992606 | Kyle@DrawAlong.TV | 300-350 | http://www.DrawAlongAssembly.com | Yes | Fairway, Kansas | Atchison, Basehor Community, Centralia, Gardner JOCO, Lackman JOCO, Lansing, Lawrence, Library Dist 1, Louisburg, Oak Park JOCO, Osawatomie, Paola, South KCKPL, Salina, West Wyandotte | 2/21/2023 12:42:14 | |
| Kyle Tiernan | Family – Ages 5-12 | 48 Minutes | 8882992606 | Kyle@DrawAlong.tv | 350-400 | http://www.DrawAlongAssembly. | Kids ages 5-12 learn to draw 3 refrigerator-ready pictures during this interactive, draw along program. Kyle Tiernan has taught over 1-million kids to draw during his 14 year teaching and performing career. Virtual Programs Available. | Fairway, Kansas | Atchison, Basehor Community, Centralia, Gardner JOCO, Lackman JOCO, Lansing, Lawrence, Library Dist 1, Louisburg, Oak Park JOCO, Osawatomie, Paola, South KCKPL, Salina, West Wyandotte | 2/21/2023 12:43:58 | |
| Jefferson Knapp | 3rd – 6th grade levels. I do present to younger ages, but will offer a completely different presentation. | Approximately one hour. | (316) 308-6945 | jefferson@krakenbooks.com | $375 author fee *plus gas if more than two hours away from El Dorado* | http://www.jeffersonknapp.com and http://www.youtube.com/jeffersonknapp | Powerpoint presentation focused on how I came up with the ideas/world of my six-book fantasy series 'The Kingdom at the End of the Driveway'. Props include 25-ft. animatronic python and a 10-ft. tall baboon (space permitting). I do offer virtual programs, as well. | No travel restrictions. | 1019 Skyview Drive. El Dorado, KS, 67042 | Glasco City Library, Lebanon City Library, Otis Community Library and 100+ school libraries in the US | 3/22/2024 16:38:35 |