Ryan Hipp, Illustrator & Musician

Grand Rapids, MI
email: ryan@puppytron.com
Ryan's website: www.puppytron.com

Books:
How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck? (Kids at Our House Publishing, February 2006), a picture book written by Danny Adlerman
A Curious Glimpse of Michigan (EDCO Publishing, January 2004), a picture book written by Kevin & Stephanie Kammeraad

Forthcoming CD:
A Curious Glimpse of Michigan: the Music (Cooperfly Books/Industrial Puppytronics, 2006), a music album

Other Credits:
Ryan served as book designer for I Remember... , a YA written and illustrated by Kevin Kammeraad (Cooperfly Books, 2002), and was one of the musicians for The Tomato Collection: the Big Album (Cooperfly Books, 2000), a CD produced by Kevin Kammeraad.

Programs for Preschool, K - 6, Middle & High School, College, Adults
Performances, Presentations, Workshops, and Teacher in-services, School & Library visits, Bookstores, Conferences

Program Description:
Fostering creativity in young people is Ryan's goal. Ryan knew at an early age that he would grow up to write and illustrate books, and his goal is to show adults and students the importance of creativity in the classroom and homes, encouraging the innovative spirit in children, so they grow up to be whole, creative individuals. He has experience speaking with different audiences and has background in successful program development.
for Kids:
Ryan is versatile, energetic, and fun. A mixture of art, storyboarding a book, creative problem solving, and using comics as story-starters. He has modified his performances and workshops for specific age groups.
for Adults:
In-services for college students, teachers, parents, and media specialists on the subjects of creative theory in teaching, how to use graphic novels as teaching tools, and how to redirect the love of television and video games into creative thought and innovation.

Group Size:
Workshops: small groups (15-25), may require additional adult supervision
Presentations for kids: 25 - 100
Presentations for adults: 25 - 300
Music and Multimedia Performances: 100 - 300

Fees: Presentation and workshop fees are negotiable, and very affordable. Please inquire for details.

Availability: Full year

Brochure available upon request.

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