Deputy Dorkface Meets Wimpy Kid!
Posted on Nov 04, 2013
Kevin was honored to be the moderator for Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 8, Hard Luck, International kick-off at the Vegas Valley Book Festival. The morning began with a presentation of Deputy Dorkface (Sugaropolis), followed by a … Continue reading
Deputy Dorkface honored with two awards on one day!!
Posted on Oct 16, 2013
October 15th, what a day for the Deputy! In the morning, news came down that Mannerland was named as the sole Gold Award Recipient in the General – Early Reader Category for 2013! Included in the notice: “Entries were received … Continue reading
Houston Style Magazine
Posted on Apr 11, 2013
We appreciate the kind words! Appearing in a Houston Style Magazine article offering book suggestions on April 4, 2013: For a great read-aloud that grade-schoolers will love, look for the Deputy Dorkface books by Kevin D. Janison, illustrated by Eldon Doty. These books … Continue reading
A Real Live Dorkface
Posted on Jan 25, 2013
Yes, Kevin Janison really gets into his storytelling – bringing Deputy Dorkface to life for his adoring fans. Here’s the proof: a photo of him entertaining the crowd at Greenfield Elementary School in Gilbert, Arizona recently. But don’t worry … … Continue reading
Third Graders Deputized!
Posted on Dec 05, 2012
Kevin has returned to the desert after a wonderful trip to Long Beach, California and neighboring areas. It’s always a warm and special feeling to have the welcome mat displayed for the author visit, and it’s very much appreciated, but this one … Continue reading
New Facility Opens its Doors to Deputy Dorkface
Posted on Oct 03, 2012
The beautiful new Thelma B. Johnson public early childhood education center in Henderson, Kentucky recently hosted a Deputy Dorkface night! The school was transformed into Mannerland. Author Kevin Janison gave a reading (actually from Stinkville because the students had already … Continue reading
Janison to lead Panel Discussion
Posted on Oct 30, 2011
The Vegas Valley Book Festival has tabbed our own Kevin Janison to moderate a discussion on creating books for children. Kevin and the Deputy, of course, have been storytelling on the main stage each year. Along with the performance, will be an opportunity … Continue reading
Deputy Dorkface goes psychedelic
Posted on May 25, 2010
Well? Kevin likes to maintain dim lighting when sharing a Deputy Dorkface story, so (as he puts it) Eldon’s illustrations can really “pop.” However, upon telling a story and moving from side-to-side, occasionally our author … Continue reading