Mike Artell
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Click here to see cartoons Mike has created for magazines, newspapers, businesses and corporate accounts.



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A list of Mike's books and videos

Mike's calendar - where he'll be
Biographical info and interviews

Mike's CD of Mardi Gras music

Video of Mike performing with
kids at Satchmo Fest in New Orleans
Mike Artell is an award-winning author, illustrator, TV cartoonist, conference speaker, musician, storyteller and humorist. Each year, Mike speaks to thousands of school kids and major business, educational, healthcare and association conferences. If you're interested in having Mike visit your school or speak at your conference, click on the links below. Mike shares a simple message: a sense of HUMOR is vital to happiness and success. It's true for kids; it's true for adults. And it's especially true when you're under stress. Mike shows how much fun reading and writing can be and he demonstrates to EVERY child (and adult!) that they're smart in ways they never imagined.
Contact Mike:   Box 3997  Covington, LA   70434  Email: mike@mikeartell.com 
Phone/Fax: Toll-free 877 407-9730 or in the New Orleans area: 985 875-9413
Author  -  Illustrator  -  Musician  -  Storyteller - Conference Speaker
Great links and free stuff for kids. Check it out!           Info, ideas and great links for parents and caregivers                School visit information, a list of Mike's books and great links for teachers and media specialists                   Are you interested in having Mike speak to your group? Click here for info.

Mike is a member of the Association for Applied And Therapeutic Humor. If you'd like to learn more about the benefits of a healthy sense of humor or if you're interested in the research being done in the area of humor, click on the "humor links" button below.