Artell, Mike: - "Mike Artell is the author or more than 50 children's books and professional books - most of which he also illustrated. Mike has hosted his own TV cartooning show and he has visited more than 1,000 elementary and middle schools across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Mike is also a popular conference speaker and he stays busy speaking at some of the country's most prestigious educational, literacy and association conference. As a musician, Mike's recording (with fellow recording artist Shad Weathersby) of CALLING ALL CHILDREN TO THE MARDI GRAS has been recognized by the Parent's Foundation for excellence."