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Alan J. Hesse
ALLi Author Member
Location: South & Central Amerika
Genres: Other, Illustrated/Photography, Nature/Science, Children's general
Skills: Performance/Spoken Word, Press/Media Interview, Reading/Literary Event, Self-publishing Workshop/Training, Speaking Engagement/Lecture, Writing Workshop
Alan J. Hesse is an award-winning author-illustrator who merges professional expertise in nature conservation with storytelling and artistic skills. Alan’s 30-year career in conservation gives him a unique edge as an author of children's books with an environmental focus that are both engaging and educational.
Alan is the author of ten children's books, most of them graphic novels and comics that have been compared to the legendary Tintin collection. These include the growing and highly acclaimed Adventures of Captain Polo series about climate change. The Captain Polo character is the inspiration behind the Captain Polo Academy as a global brand promoting environmental and climate literacy.
Alan J. Hesse's books
The Adventures of Captain Polo (Book 2): Polo and the Yeti
After narrowly surviving an accident at sea, Captain Polo must take matters into his own paws in order to regain his freedom and continue his epic adventure.
The Adventures of Captain Polo (Book 3): Polo in East Africa
After dodging the bullets of a trophy hunter in Kenya and escaping a furious crowd in Cairo, an unexpected European encounter puts Captain Polo on the path to fulfilling his true destiny.
The Adventures of Captain Polo (Book 4): Pole to Pole
Driven from his melting Arctic home in search of food, Captain Polo once again takes to the ocean in his trusty boat. Little does he know about a hidden stowaway with a secret agenda...
The Adventures of Captain Polo: Pole to Pole (Colouring Book Edition): Colour-in graphic novel that teaches kids about climate c
This unique colouring-book edition of Book 4 in the series of the Captain Polo climate change books for kids complements the original title to provide an extra layer of entertainment for kids as young as 6.
Captain Polo and the Halloween Party: A humorous story with a positive message. Ages 6 to 8
Captain Polo receives a mysterious Halloween invitation to the haunted mansion on the hill. What will he find when he gets there?
Captain Polo at the North Pole: A children's picture book about Christmas... with a very important message! For ages 6 to 9
What is Polo talking about with Santa? And why does Santa look so glum? Could it be because the Arctic ice is melting?!
Captain Polo's Christmas Activity Book: Educational fun for kids aged 6-12
Global superstar Captain Polo is back in this festive activity book full of educational fun for kids!
The Adventures of Captain Polo: Books 1, 2 & 3: The Climate Change Comic / Captain Polo and the Yeti / Captain Polo in East Afri
What if you could learn about the most serious environmental crisis in human history in a way that is inspiring, positive, informative, entertaining and fun all at the same time?
Fables of the Amazon: Fun Lessons in Ecology
Explore the secrets of the Amazon jungle creatures in this comic book of children's fables!
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Natural Selection: an educational graphic novel for kids ages 9+
In 1859, Charles Darwin unveiled to the world a theory so controversial that it shook the very foundations of science and theology.