Speakers' List: Kevin Kammeraad

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators: Michigan Chapter

Kevin Kammeraad, Author/Illustrator/Poet/Performer
Grand Rapids, MI
e-mail: info AT tomatocollection DOT com
Website: www.tomatocollection.com

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The cover of Kevin's self-illustrated poetry collection

A book filled with fun and quirky poems, mixed media illustrations, and interesting facts – all connected to the Great Lakes State. Written by Kevin and Stephanie Kammeraad; illustrated by Ryan Hipp and Kevin.

Recent books
(Written by William Kenner and Kevin; illustrated by Kevin) This is a square, Cooperfly Books, 2009
(Illustrator with others) How Much Wood Could a Woodchuck Chuck?, The Kids at our House, 2006
(Writte with Stephanie Kammeraad; illustrated with Ryan Hipp) A Curious Glimpse of Michigan, Edco Publishing, 2004
I Remember…, Cooperfly Books, 2001
The Tomato Collection, Cooperfly Books, 1999

Music CDs
(With Danny Adlerman and Yosi) …and a Happy New Year, The Kids at our House, 2009
(With Adlerman and others) Listen UP!, The Kids at our House, 2007
(Producer with Ryan Hipp) A Curious Glimpse of Michigan: The Music, Cooperfly Records/Industrial Puppytronics, 2007
(Producer, co-writer) A Little Play Music, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, 2002
(Illustrator) Fred Koch, Tis the Season: Holiday Songs for the Child in All of Us, Melody House, Inc., 2001
(Producer and musician) The Tomato Collection: The Big Album, Cooperfly Books, 2000

Programs for all ages
For Children: Schools, Libraries, Festivals, Pre school/Daycares, Story times, Churches, Bookstores, Camps, etc.
For Adults: Conferences, Professional Development, Children’s Literature Classes, Workshops, etc.

Program Description: Kevin brings his creativity and love of writing, art, music, and reading to elementary schools, libraries, festivals, bookstores, and conferences all over the country. His programs are dynamic, age-appropriate, educational, and simply downright fun. Through puppetry, music, poetry, audience participation, multimedia, and humor, Kevin captivates and motivates people of all ages. For a complete list of his many programs and more information, visit www.tomatocollection.com.

Group Size: Ideally 100 - 300 per presentation, but flexible.

Fees: Please inquire. We’d love to work with you to figure out a way to offer a program within your budget. Your flexibility on dates and working with other schools/locations can often reduce the rates. Activity guides for the books and CDs are available at no cost at www.tomatocollection.com. Kevin also can bring and setup his own equipment: sound system, projector, laptop, rear projection screen, etc. We want to make it easy for you when it comes to the setup needs of the day!

Speaker Availability: Full Year.

Brochure available upon request.

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