I'd like to thank all of you who took the time to respond to this request. Below is a compilation of those responses for anyone else who could use this information. Ken Bignotti Teen Services Librarian Livonia Public Library (Ph) 734-421-4235 (M, W) (Fax) 734-421-4860 (Ph) 248-893-4010 (Tu, Th) (Fax) 248-476-6320 (Ph) 734-466-2460 (F, Sa) (Fax) 734-421-4860 bignotti@livonia.lib.mi.us ****************************************************************************** These guys are great! A husband and wife team who have a teen of their own:) They presented to our school librarian group. Did improv, drawing and a reading from their book. They are hilarious and will keep teens entertained. I plan on booking them for the next school year. They live in Brighton. http://www.totallyunrehearsed.com/MickMorris/MMabout.htm Klaudia Klaudia Janek, MLIS School Librarian IB Extended Essay Coordinator 248 341 5925 http://iamediacenter.blogspot.com/ **************************************************************************** Hi Ken! We have a graphic artist that lives in Saline named Keith McGuire who does programs like that for us regularly. He has a blogsite - rkmcguires.blogspot.com. If you're interested, you could call him at 734-489-4324. Good luck! Leslee ***************************************************************************** Dear Mr. Bignotti, It's probably a long shot, but you can try Mark Crilley (http://markcrilley.com) for your intended comics drawing workshop. For our part, we had hosted him a few years back and he was both entertaining and artistically brilliant. I would recommend him with highest marks, so to speak. mark@markcrilley.com http://www.markcrilley.com/publicappearancesbio.html http://www.facebook.com/markcrilleyOFFICIAL Hope that this helps! Sincerely, Dominic McLaughlin Adult Services Librarian Romeo District Library ***************************************************************************** My husband Everett works at the DIA. I asked him for suggestions. Here is his reply: "I've got an email in to our Studio Manager. You might also try contacting Green Brain Comics, or Detroit Comics” Good luck! Jessica *********************************************************************************** Mike Kirsten works with several Michigan libraries, especially the Chesterfield Township Library. You can contact him via his wife Holly Kirsten at the Chesterfield Township Library, 586-598-4900. --- B. Kristen Valyi-Hax Librarian Roseville Public Library 29777 Gratiot Roseville, MI 48066 586-447-4555 (phone) 586-445-5499 ******************************************************************************* I'm not sure if you're still looking for responses, but I had great luck with Lori Taylor. She's an author/illustrator based out of Pinckney. Her books are for younger readers, but she did wonderful classes for teens at the Brighton District Library. She's also really reasonably priced. I've also hired Ryan Hipp from Grand Rapids, but he costs more because of his lengthy drive. He was so fun, we brought him back for our staff in-service! Good luck with your program, Anne Cnockaert Youth Services Librarian Brighton District Library Brighton, MI 48116 annec@brightonlibrary.info 810/229-6571, x210 ******************************************************************************** Hello, I am using Abrakadoole Art Studio out of Canton. I have used them personally for art lessons for my daughter and they are fabulous. 734-738-6287 They teach all ages and I cannot recommend them enough. ~Stephanie ********************************************************************************* Bruce Worden, out of Ann Arbor, is a great comic artist and is willing to do Workshops (unless that is who cancelled on you!). Here is his contact info: Bruce Worden bruceworden@gmail.com (He is fine with me sharing the contact). -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network 1.313.577.6789 www.dalnet.org