Draw Your Destiny is a unique school presentation that promotes such
skills as:
Goal Setting
Self- Confidence
Work Ethic
The ability to dream big!
Plus...the
four words for success every child needs to know!
Combining the twirl of a pen and inspiring words, Duane M. Abel entertains
audiences of all ages and inspires everyone to follow their dreams and draw their own destiny!
Draw Your Destiny is
available as school assemblies or individual classroom visits in half day or full day intervals. The entire author visit will
be tailored to your needs whether it be assemblies, classroom visits, or cartooning workshops. As your guest author/speaker,
Duane will enhance any Young Author Conference, Literacy Evening, or Right to Read Week event.
Testimonials
"Duane does a brilliant
job of engaging the children with his drawing, wit, and dynamic presence. His ZED comic strip collections are thoughtful and
entertaining for children and adults. His presentation to our children was well received. They were excited to listen to his
words of encouragement and his message of following their dreams. Mr. Abel also entertained the adults at our evening event
as he discussed his experiences and development into the person he is today. He bestowed valuable advice on parenting and
child development as it pertains to child creativity and encouragement, all along keeping the audience thoroughly engrossed
in his artistry and imagination. I highly recommend this outstanding artist and skilled presenter for student assemblies,
parent programs, conferences, and workshops. You will not be disappointed but totally impressed with his skills and abilities."
G. Edward Kovacik
Principal
Harrison Jewett Elementary
Jewett, Ohio
"His youth, creativity, and enthusiasm excited
our audiences and he provided motivation to our students to establish goals and to keep their dreams alive. I highly recommend
Duane as an outstanding presenter and guest author!"
Rose
M. Seck
Elementary Supervisor
Carrollton Exempted Village School District
Carrollton, Ohio
"Duane M. Abel's presentation is one of the best programs that our
students have experienced! He helped students to see the importance of practice in art and in education. His presentation
is worth it's weight in gold! At any time during Draw Your Destiny students were educated, encouraged,
and entertained. Duane Abel and Draw Your Destiny can be summed up in one word...AMAZING!"
Debi Wagner
Principal
Eberwhite Elementary
School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
"The message to students
of deciding on a career path and following their dreams was a perfect tie in to our curriculum studies. We appreciated your
fun, upbeat presentation style. It is without hesitation that I would recommend Draw Your Destiny
to all school administrators!"
Gregory Millbrand
Principal
Halifax Middle School
Halifax,
Pennsylvania
"Duane Abel is a powerful speaker who has the ability to keep the attention of any audience by presenting
not only a skilled cartooning demonstration but a well crafted motivational presentation. Duane commands the stage and is
able to engage students with his comic strip renderings of ZED, and builds momentum with his four words required for success
leaving students AND educators clamoring for more! Draw Your Destiny is a powerful presentation
with Duane Abel being a high caliber speaker. It stands head and shoulders above the crowd and in my years of teaching, was
one of the best assemblies I have ever seen!"
John
S. Gintey
Assembly Coordinator
Timber Lane Elementary
Falls
Church, Virginia
"What a refreshing assembly our students enjoyed! His program focused on showing students how to dream big
and accomplish their goals in school and life. his message connected with our students and his enthusiasm was contagious."
Patricia League
Media Specialist
Thurman Francis
Arts Academy
Nashville, Tennessee
"Mr.
Abel's presentation was amazing! His talents mesmerized our students! I highly recommend Duane M. Abel's assemblies to anyone
who would like to excite and energize their students into becoming creative thinkers!"
Robert G. Stewart
Principal
Paxtang Elementary
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
"Our expectations of Duane M. Abel's Draw Your Destiny
were certainly surpassed! The children were excited to listen to his words of encouragement and his message to follow their
dreams. There is no greater reward the seeing the look on a child's face when he or she grasps the concept being offered.
Thank you!"
Raymond W. Soloman
Principal
Roosevelt
Elementary School
Hubbard, Ohio
Corkey Comics would love
to work with your school or library to bring Duane M. Abel into your classroom!
Contact us at: duaneabel@corkeycomics.com
