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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.

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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.

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Earth Mover

One of my works in progress is a young adult graphic novel called 'Burning.' (could the 'burning times' of the past where women were persecuted as witches return to modern America. These are two songs inspired by incidents in the books. Follow my artist. page on Spotify for more songs from...Burning.

Burning from the Inside

This second video from my work in progress YA graphic novel 'Burning'   

charts the central character’s growing awareness of her special gifts and how through history, this has led to women being branded as witches and suffering horrible consequences. 


Note: It begins with the same promo sting for the GN as the previous song, so don’t think you are watching the same thing again.

book trailer

Check out the trailer for the new bilingual edition of Lulu.

Lulu meet Lulú!

Lulu

let lulu into your life

Click below to purchase either the bilingual or the English language edition.

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Children's author

Lulu and the Hunger Monster

Lulu and the Hunger Monster

Lulu and the Hunger Monster

LOGO FOR THE BOOK, 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.

Monster's Waiting 4 U

Speaking at Writers Day

Lulu and the Hunger Monster

Lulu and the Hunger Monster

scbwi cencal writers day 2020

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.

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The Dude Abides!

Lulu and the Hunger Monster

Why did I write Lulu?

Jeff Bridges actor and anti-hunger activist

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.

Your Line to the Dude

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!

Hope into Words

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.

Mia Shows the Way

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!

A Day in one Minute

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

Foodbank of Santa Barbara CEO Erik Talkin speaking at Ted x Santa Barbara November 2019

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?

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Hunger into Health - the book

Hunger into Health - the book

Hunger into Health - the book

Hunger into Health Book by Erik Talkin, Forward by Jeff Bridges

‘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. 

Get Healthy

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.

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Could you eat on $6.46 a day?

Could you eat on $6.46 a day?

Could you eat on $6.46 a day?

Erik Talkin CEO of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County on his bi-annual food security challenge to

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.

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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.

One Family One Story

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.

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If you are a book lover or a food security lover or both, reach out!

ERIK TALKIN

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