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BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 193 WIDTH="677"><div> Eric Ode (pronounced Oh-dee) is a national award winning children's singer/songwriter, an author and widely published poet, and a thoroughly engaging entertainer. His upbeat, high-participation programs are bubbling over with fun, interactive music and include stories, skits, poetry, props and puppets.</div> <bR> <div> A former elementary teacher of 12 years with a Masters Degree in Educational Technology, Eric has taken the stage (and the floor and the flatbed truck) to share his music and poetry programs with <A HREF="music_and_poetry_programs_for_schools.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Author Visits for Schools"><U>schools</U></A>, community festivals, <A HREF="music_programs_for_libraries.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Music programs for libraries by children"><U>libraries</U></A>, and churches throughout the United States and well beyond.</div> <bR> <div> Eric has been four times recognized with <B>Parents' Choice Awards</B> as well as an Honors Award from <B>National Parenting Publications (NAPPA) </B>and a <B>Telly Bronze Award</B>. His original music has been heard on children's radio programs across the country and on the popular PBS series <I>Dragonfly TV</I>.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="687" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 222 WIDTH="394"><div> Eric is the author of <I><B>Tall Tales of the Wild West (And a Few Short Ones)</B></I>, a collection of silly cowboy poems published by Meadowbrook Press. You can also find poems by Eric in anthologies such as <I><B>If Kids Ruled the School,</B></I><B> </B><I><B>Rolling in the Aisles</B></I>, <I><B>Oh My Darling Porcupine</B></I>, <I><B>Dinner with Dracula</B></I>, <I><B>My Teacher's in Detention</B></I>, <I><B>Miles of Smiles, I've Been Burping in the Classroom, </B></I>and <I><B>Dinosaur Poems: The Anthology</B></I>. His work appears in magazines such as <I><B>Hopscotch</B></I><B>,</B><I><B> Boys' Quest</B></I><B>,</B> and <I><B>Fun for Kidz</B></I>.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="370" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFCC66 HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="eric_ode_s_poetry_writing_credits.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Writing Credits"><U><B>Click here for a complete list of writing credits</B></U></A><B>.</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="286"><div>  <script language="JavaScript1.2"> /*********************************************** * Flexi Slideshow- © Dynamic Drive (www.dynamicdrive.com) * This notice must stay intact for use * Visit http://www.dynamicdrive.com/ for full source code * * Modified for use in CSB and Trellix by Samantha Conway * MUST change gEMDIR to GEMDIR before using code!!! ***********************************************/ var variableslide=new Array() //variableslide[x]=["path to image", "OPTIONAL link for image", "OPTIONAL text description (supports HTML tags)"] variableslide[0]=['HTMLobj-3581/outdoor1.jpg', '', ''] variableslide[1]=['HTMLobj-3581/outdoor2.jpg', '', ''] variableslide[2]=['HTMLobj-3581/outdoor3.jpg', '', ''] variableslide[3]=['HTMLobj-3581/billboard5.jpg', '', ''] //configure the below 3 variables to set the dimension/background color of the slideshow var slidewidth='288px' //set to width of LARGEST image in your slideshow var slideheight='216px' //set to height of LARGEST iamge in your slideshow, plus any text description var slidebgcolor='#FFFFFF' //configure the below variable to determine the delay between image rotations (in miliseconds) var slidedelay=3000 ////Do not edit pass this line//////////////// var ie=document.all var dom=document.getElementById for (i=0;i<variableslide.length;i++){ var cacheimage=new Image() cacheimage.src=variableslide[i][0] } var currentslide=0 function rotateimages(){ contentcontainer='<center>' if (variableslide[currentslide][1]!="") contentcontainer+='<a href="'+variableslide[currentslide][1]+'">' contentcontainer+='<img src="'+variableslide[currentslide][0]+'" border="0" vspace="3">' if (variableslide[currentslide][1]!="") contentcontainer+='</a>' contentcontainer+='</center>' if (variableslide[currentslide][2]!="") contentcontainer+=variableslide[currentslide][2] if (document.layers){ crossrotateobj.document.write(contentcontainer) crossrotateobj.document.close() } else if (ie||dom) crossrotateobj.innerHTML=contentcontainer if (currentslide==variableslide.length-1) currentslide=0 else currentslide++ setTimeout("rotateimages()",slidedelay) } if (ie||dom) document.write('<div id="slidedom" style="width:'+slidewidth+';height:'+slideheight+'; background-color:'+slidebgcolor+'"></div>') function start_slider(){ crossrotateobj=dom? document.getElementById("slidedom") : ie? document.all.slidedom : document.slidensmain.document.slidenssub if (document.layers) document.slidensmain.visibility="show" rotateimages() } if (ie||dom) start_slider() else if (document.layers) window.onload=start_slider </script> <ilayer id="slidensmain" width=&{slidewidth}; height=&{slideheight}; bgColor=&{slidebgcolor}; visibility=hide><layer id="slidenssub" width=&{slidewidth}; left=0 top=0></layer></ilayer>  </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="688" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 1160 WIDTH="320"><div> <IMG SRC="dc820c30.jpg" border=0 width="288" height="195" ALT="author visit school assembly" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <I>"You gave all of us - youngsters and adults alike - a wonderful morning of music and fun! Everyone had such a good time. You have a wonderful way with kids!"</I> </div> <div>       Margaret Martin<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>       Mercer Island Public Library</div> <bR> <div> <I>"Eric's enthusiasm, creativity and genuine concern for the arts and students made Eric's time with us stand out from other author visits."</I> </div> <div>      Victoria Hopper<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>       Principal, Southwood Elementary School</div> <bR> <div> <I>“Eric is a fabulous entertainer! At KUIK’s Northwest Family & Kid’s Festival, Eric entertained kids and parents alike with his interactive and creative combination of songs and stories! We will definitely ask him back next year!”</I></div> <div>       Spencer Rubin</div> <div>       General Manager, 1360-KUIK Radio</div> <bR> <div> <I>"The email board is 'a buzz' with h</I><I>ow much fun everyone had. There is already talk to ask you to come again next year! You w</I><I>ere great with the kids, and interacted with them so well. Thanks again!"</I> </div> <div>       Lynne Palmisano<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>       DS King County</div> <bR> <div> <I>Eric Ode is a professional, inventive entertainer who captures the audience’s attention with creative, original songs that involve interaction with the audience."</I></div> <div>      Marlon Olson</div> <div>      Recreation Services Coordinator, City of SeaTac</div> <bR> <div> <I>"Eric Ode is a very creative entertainer who knows his audience</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#660033" FACE="Arial" ><I>." </I></FONT></div> <div>       <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" >Coalition for Quality Children's Media </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <I>"Fun, thoughtfu</I><I>l, creative, and playful! All of these describe an experience with Eric and children."</I> </div> <div>       Mathew Weisbeck<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>       Director of Family Ministry, Sacred Heart Parish</div> <bR> <div> <I>“Your music brings on the smiles! You have such a warm, thoughtful style and a very fun repertoire of songs.”</I> </div> <div>       Jan Radley<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>       Director, Youth Eastside Services</div> <bR> <div> <I>"The interaction with the kids in the audience was fantastic! We looked forward to joining Eric on stage everyday."</I> </div> <div>       Bonita Griffin<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>       Hopetown Entertainment Coordinator</div> <bR> <div> <I>"You get an A+!"</I> </div> <div>       Larry Joecks<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>       Principal, New Hope Christian School</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="13"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1160" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="13" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="339"><div> <I>"Your performance today at West Fenwick Park was fantastic! You were captivating on stage and received a very positive reception by the audience. It was quite a delight to work with you (and do the Hand-Jive with you too!) We are proud to have you as a part of our program."</I></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#993399" FACE="Arial" ><I>    </I></FONT><I> </I>Ronda Billerbeck</div> <div>      Cultural Programs Manager</div> <div>      Kent Parks and Recrecation </div> <bR> <div> <I>"Eric Ode never fails to delight the leagues of children who have attended the many concerts he has performed at the Des Moines Library, KCLS. His combination of old favorites and original verses and his ability to engage his audience, keep everyone coming back for more. He is always sure to draw a big crowd of devoted fans, both young and old."</I></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#993399" FACE="Arial" ><I>    </I></FONT><I>  </I>Barbara Blue </div> <div>       Children's Librarian, Des Moines Public Library</div> <bR> <div> <I>"I strongly recommend Eric for a school assembly... His music will bring smiles and sunshine to everyone!"</I> </div> <div>       Joanne Demarinis<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>       Vice Principal, St. Philomena School</div> <bR> <div> <I>"I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your program at the</I><I> Coupeville Elementary School. Your program was fun and full of energy. It allowed for a lot of participation from start to finish, and that's just what the students need on a day when school gets out early."</I></div> <div>     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" > Anne M. Hallam</FONT></div> <div>      Children's Liaison, Sno-Isle Libraries, Coupeville</div> <bR> <div> <I>"What a fun and enjoyable p</I><I>erformance.</I><I> </I><I>You provided a fantastic start to our summer concert line-up.</I><I>"</I></div> <div>       Pam Barrett<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>       Shoreline Parks and Recreation</div> <bR> <div> <I>"You have a gift. I will be glad to recommend you to other libraries."</I><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div>     <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" >  Carol Rice </FONT></div> <div>       Children's Librarian, Oak Harbor Library</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><IMG SRC="d5338e20.jpg" border=0 width="312" height="226" ALT="author assemblies" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="1" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="329" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#BF0000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FF6600" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 51 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="music_and_poetry_programs_for_schools.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Author Visits for Schools"><U><IMG SRC="a2c3f290.jpg" border=0 width="63" height="41" ALT="author visits" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="241"><div> <A HREF="music_and_poetry_programs_for_schools.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Author Visits for Schools"><U><B>Find out more about Eric's programs for schools.</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 56 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="music_programs_for_libraries.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Music programs for libraries by children"><U><IMG SRC="a583e2e0.jpg" border=0 width="62" height="46" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="241"><div> <A HREF="music_programs_for_libraries.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Music programs for libraries by children"><U><B>Find out more about Eric's library programs.</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 43 WIDTH="71"><div> <IMG SRC="a7620200.gif" border=0 width="32" height="32" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="241"><div> <A HREF="workshops.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Workshops for Educators"><U><B>Find out more about Eric's workshops for educators.</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 51 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="scrapbook.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scrapbook Contents"><U><IMG SRC="a54432b0.jpg" border=0 width="67" height="43" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="241"><div> <A HREF="scrapbook.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scrapbook Contents"><U><B>Visit Eric's scrapbook!</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>   <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript"> var sc_project=1514202; var sc_invisible=1; var sc_partition=13; var sc_security="0070a524"; </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="javascript" src="http://www.statcounter.com/counter/frames.js"></script><noscript><a href="http://www.statcounter.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://c14.statcounter.com/counter.php?sc_project=1514202&java=0&security=0070a524&invisible=1" alt="free invisible hit counter" border="0"></a> </noscript>   </div> </td> </tr></table></body>