​Author Gary Bower
would love to
​visit your group!
 
Schools  •  M.O.P.S.  •  Conferences  •  Libraries
Wherever children are loved and valued!
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Schools:  Gary Bower entertains with high energy, as he ​waters the imaginations of PreK – Upper Elementary students. His humor and engaging PowerPoint presentations will make your students hungry to read, write, illustrate, and create some FUNderful word-play. 
Gary's Powerpoint presentations include:
  • How an IDEA Becomes a BOOK (15 minutes)
  • The FUNDERFUL WORLD of WORDPLAY (20 minutes)
Each author session may include either Powerpoint presentation, both of them, a short author reading from one of his books, Q & A, or any combination of these to suit your students' and teachers' needs. Sessions normally run about 45 minutes for upper-elementary, a little less for lower-elementary, according to your preference. Students and teachers will have the opportunity to purchase books at a discounted price and have them autographed by the author.  To find out cost, available dates, etc., please fill out the "For More Information" form and press submit. There is no obligation, and your info will not be shared with anyone else.
COST: 
  • Within 200 miles of Traverse City, Michigan:  $100 for 1st session, $50 each for additional sessions. 
  • More than 200 miles from Traverse City, Michigan:  All travel expenses plus $175 for 1st session, $50 each for additional sessions. 
Parent Groups:  Gary Bower speaks at many M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) groups each year, as well as men's meetings, libraries, writers' groups, homeschool conferences...anywhere there are adults who care about kids. Gary is primarily a storyteller, with the humorous antics of his ​12 children and ​23 grandchildren to draw from.  His talks are very encouraging as he finds practical parenting tips in God's time-tested parables and proverbs.  If you would like to see laughter and tears shuffled together to deal parents a playable hand, Gary is the right Bower for your group!

Some of Gary's popular topics for Mom's Groups include:
  • Shaping Your Child's Heart thru Storytime
  • The Power of THE FAMILY BLESSING
  • Teaching Little Ones about Heaven
  • Managing Sibling Rivalry
  • Making Your Holidays Rich (When You Aren't)
  • The Emerging Hero in Your Child
  • Raising Responsible Kids
Gary shares in a natural, "non-preachy" way using down-to-earth stories (of failures & successes), drawing from years of experience, and offering non-threatening suggestions for facing the common daily struggles of parenting. To find out cost, available dates, etc., please fill out the "For More Information" form and press submit. There is no obligation, and your info will not be shared with anyone else.
COST: 
  • MOPS Groups: For groups of 20 moms or more within the State of Michigan, Gary is happy to speak to your group for whatever financial gift your group is willing to contribute. He asks that you please consider the time and expense it requires for him to travel round trip from Traverse City. Gary also sets up a book table offering discounts to moms wherever he speaks.  Books sales help make his speaking engagements possible.
  • Retreats, Conferences, and Other Events: Please provide as much information about your event as possible, and Gary will contact you to discuss details for your specific needs.
Since 2001, Gary Bower has spoken to thousands of people in hundreds of assemblies, classrooms, and small groups.  He believes that a powerful way to a child's heart is through a story. All of his many beautiful picture books —  some whimsical, some moving and thought-provoking —  are engaging, memorable, and timeless.

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Seasons of life: Witnessing one of our 12 children's wedding vows.


​Gary is a former youth & children's pastor, a very involved father and grandfather, and a lifelong follower of Jesus Christ.  He is always looking for creative ways to use words and pictures to cultivate deep faith and strong character into young lives.  He has a B.A. in Biblical Studies, and has written for several publishing companies, including Tyndale House, Worthy Kids, Kregel Publications, David C. Cook, and others.  He enjoys sports, yard work, Italian foods, travel, and of course, word games.