A MAN WITH A DUAL MISSION!
CHILDREN'S AUTHOR
WARRIOR AGAINST HUNGER
WARRIOR AGAINST HUNGER
As a graduate of Vermont College of Fine Art's Writing for Children and Young Adults program, Erik writes across all genres, from YA to picture books.
WARRIOR AGAINST HUNGER
WARRIOR AGAINST HUNGER
WARRIOR AGAINST HUNGER
As CEO of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Erik continues his nearly 20 year campaign to move communities from hunger into health.
Hello
Bilingual versions of the Entire series are here!
On a book tour in New Hampshire this year, I was approached by Latino librarians wanting bilingual versions of these books to spread the ideas around being healthy with food. The bilingual versions are here, and they're good! Pleased and relieved to offer
Lulu
let lulu into your life
Click below to purchase either the bilingual or the English language edition.
Children's author
Lulu and the Hunger Monster
Lulu and the Hunger Monster
Lulu and the Hunger Monster
Find out the whole story of how Lulu takes on the hunger monster. A story to build empowerment and empathy for 5-9 year olds.
Speaking at Writers Day
Lulu and the Hunger Monster
Lulu and the Hunger Monster
I will be one of the speakers at the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators annual Writer's Day on Sept 12 2020. Unfortunately it will have to be live from my garage via Zoom.
The Dude Abides!
Lulu and the Hunger Monster
Why did I write Lulu?
Jeff Bridges and his family have been long term supporters of our local food bank. Jeff is also national spokesperson for No Kid Hungry. Check out his end hunger network website.
Why did I write Lulu?
Kid's Guide to Running a Food Bank
Why did I write Lulu?
Author Erik Talkin recounts how his nearly twenty years' experience in fighting hunger in America inspired him to write this story of a girl who dares to take on the Hunger Monster!
Kids can help kids end hunger
Kid's Guide to Running a Food Bank
Kid's Guide to Running a Food Bank
Join 9 year-old anti-hunger advocate Mia as she shares how kids can help end hunger in the classroom.
Kid's Guide to Running a Food Bank
Kid's Guide to Running a Food Bank
Kid's Guide to Running a Food Bank
What is involved in collecting, storing and distributing millions of pounds of healthy food every year? Find out now!
Detail your servi
Detail your servi
Detail your servi
If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.
warrior against hunger
TED Talk on Food Literacy
Hunger into Health - the book
Hunger into Health - the book
Emergency food can make little difference to people’s lives. Is there a way we can empower people through food literacy to make a lifesaving journey from hunger into health?
Hunger into Health - the book
Hunger into Health - the book
Hunger into Health - the book
‘Hunger into Health,’ with an introduction by Jeff Bridges, has been a rallying point for those who want to move from simple charity to building long-term food security.
Local Leaders Interview
Hunger into Health - the book
Could you eat on $6.46 a day?
Erik sat down for discussion with Dr. Susan Salcido, Superintendent of Schools for Santa Barbara County, as part of her 'Local Leaders' interview series.
Could you eat on $6.46 a day?
Could you eat on $6.46 a day?
Could you eat on $6.46 a day?
Every two years, Erik lives for a month on the amount of money he would have received on food stamps, as a way of reminding himself and others of the challenges that so many face in our community.
One Family, One Story
Could you eat on $6.46 a day?
They Make it Happen Every Day
The Foodbank works to support hardworking local families who struggle to keep healthy food on the table when unexpected expenses make it the first thing to be cut from family budgets. Discover the story of Daniel and Maricruz.
They Make it Happen Every Day
Could you eat on $6.46 a day?
They Make it Happen Every Day
Find out more about the innovative national award-winning work of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County as they work with their community to move from Hunger into Health.
Contact ME
If you are a book lover or a food security lover or both, reach out!
ERIK TALKIN