NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Leah Jackson (jacksonl@nsula.edu )
News Bureau
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-6466

3/15/2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATCHITOCHES - Children's author, illustrator and cartoonist Mike Artell will visit the Northwestern State University Elementary Lab School April 3, 4 and 5 for class presentations and a teacher workshop. Artell will also appear for a book signing at The Book Merchant, 512 Front St., Natchitoches, from 4-6 p.m. Monday, April 3.

Artell has written and illustrated more than 35 books for children, parents and teachers. His body of work includes picture books, non-fiction informational science books, concept books, word play books and how-to books. He has also written and illustrated professional books and articles for professional journals. Artell makes frequent appearances on television and radio shows and has served as keynote speaker for many prestigious educational and philanthropic associations.

Artell visits schools to encourage students' enthusiasm about reading, writing and innovative thinking. He will read from his award-winning books, share interesting science facts, engage in word play and draw cartoons.

Artell's book "Petite Rouge" won the Louisiana Young Reader's Choice Award. Other books have won honors including Best Science Book for Children from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Book Sellers Top 10, Publisher's Weekly's Pick of the Lists, Curriculum Administrator's Top 100, Storytelling World Magazine's Honor Book and Learning Magazine's Teachers' Choice. Artell was also recognized by the Northshore (La.) Chapter of the International Reading Association for exemplary service in the promotion of literacy.

For more information on Artell, visit his website at www.mikeartell.com.

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