Three Little Cajun Pigs

“This retelling of the traditional story is Cajun both in language and lesson. Emphasizing devotion to family and extending others the benefit of the doubt, it also conveys the very Cajun notion that there are few situations that cannot be improved with a big pot of gumbo among friends.” —Kirkus Reviews

About Mike Artell

Mike Artell is an award-winning children’s book author, illustrator, and television cartoonist. His published works range from nationally recognized lift-the-flap board books for young children to non-fiction books for older readers. Mike has also authored and illustrated resource books for teachers and parents on a variety of subjects, including ecology, parties, drawing, and young authorship.

In addition to his writing and illustrating career, Mike possesses a diverse range of talents and experiences:

• Musician: He plays guitar, bass, keyboard, and blues harmonica.
• Storyteller: Mike regularly performs original poems and tales.
• Editorial Cartoonist: He has worked as a newspaper editorial cartoonist.
• Writer & Cartoonist: He has experience creating content for magazines and greeting cards.
• Keynote Speaker: He addresses major educational conferences.
• Marketing Consultant/Board Member: Mike has served on the boards of several high-technology companies.
• Television Host: He hosted his own television cartooning show.

Each year, Mike engages with thousands of students across the country, sharing his books and teaching his writing and drawing techniques. In a typical year, he writes and illustrates two books, conducts six teacher workshops, speaks at ten educational conferences, and visits six libraries or children’s museums.

Mike also leads “author/illustrator in residence” programs at schools. He has personally mentored over 4,000 students through the process of writing and illustrating their own picture books. For this dedication, he was recognized by the Northshore (LA) chapter of the International Reading Association for “exemplary service in the promotion of literacy.”

Several of Mike’s books have received prestigious awards. His children’s astronomy book, Starry Skies, was named a 1998 Best Science Book For Children by Science Books and Films magazine. His works have also been honored as “Pick of the Lists” by Publisher’s Weekly, “Top 100” by Curriculum Administrator Magazine, and “Teacher’s Choice” by Learning Magazine.

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