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Author John Erickson presents: Hank the Cowdog In Concert
For Booking Information
Call: Phone: 806-435-7611 e-mail:
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Details and Booking Information The program: "Hank
the Cowdog In Concert" is a 60 minute program of innocent fun and
wholesome family entertainment. Through songs and readings, John R.
Erickson brings to life the characters from his award-winning Hank
the Cowdog series of books and audio books. He has performed for people
of all ages and backgrounds, but the audience he has in mind is the
ordinary elementary student. About the author: John R. Erickson is a fifth generation Texan, raised in the small Panhandle town of Perryton. He has a degree from the University of Texas, studied two years at Harvard Divinity School, and left Harvard three hours short of a master's degree in theology. After marrying Kristine Dykema in 1967, he spent 15 years writing in the early morning hours and working at odd jobs, including eight years as a ranch cowboy. After receiving hundreds of rejection slips from New York publishers, he started his own publishing company in his garage and self-published the first ten Hank the Cowdog stories. Hank the Cowdog is now a national character and his books and tapes have sold in the millions. Hank appeared in a thirty minute animated episode on "CBS Storybreak" and the stories on tape were named the best children's audio books of 1993 by the American Audiobook Sellers Association. Fee Schedule for Schools: Mr. Erickson's fee is $3,000 for two programs plus travel and lodging expenses. If an additional program is required, the fee is increased by $750. Expenses include airfare, mileage, hotel, and meals. Meals can be eaten at the school if that is what is convenient. The fee must be paid on the date of the performance. Equipment: Mr. Erickson's needs are simple: two microphones on stands, placed at center stage; a small table; and a glass of drinking water and a table large enough to hold his banjo and a couple of books. Travel: Mr. Erickson should be met at the airport by a local person. If that is not feasible, a rental car will be hired and directions to the site must be provided with the booking sheet. Lodging: Mr. Erickson requires a hotel room. Many times local hotels/motels will be willing to offer complimentary rooms when they are aware that it is a school-sponsored event. Book and Audio Sales: Maverick Books provides the books and tapes at substantial discounts to allow mark up for fundraising. If this is not convenient, local bookstores are usually willing to assist in setting up book sales. Autographing: Autographing sessions must be pre-approved by the booking agent prior to the booking. What Mr. Erickson will not do. . .
If you want your students to enjoy a wonderful performance by one of the most popular children's authors, call us today and we will be glad to help arrange it. |
Teachers and librarians who are trying to promote the joy of reading and encourage
the reluctant reader have found their students respond well to Mr.
Erickson's performances which include readings from the books and
performing the songs that are contained throughout the series. (From
what we have heard from librarians, Hank books rarely stay on the
shelf at the library following a school visit by Mr. Erickson.)
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