The short poetic tale of "...Willie the Humpback Whale" dates back to 1982, now some thirty-four years old. Since then, some 7200-free books have been given out to charities, 500 to "Toys for Tots" to the U.S. Marines in Minnesota for distribution, and to many schools and libraries throughout Europe and the United States. In 2008, and again in 2009, after 26-years out of print, the author did the book in Spanish and English, for the Peruvian children in the mountains, 2000-books were printed and given out to schools, orphanages, Aids Children Organizations, etc. Once again, and perhaps for the last time, the author brings back, to life: "The Tale of Willie the Humpback Whale," a most delightful story, that a Producers Report by Creative Entertainment Systems, out of West Hollywood, CA, in 1982, said, "This entertaining and heart-warming story that teaches a lesson, has all the ingredients needed to make a warm, charming refreshing children's animated television movie or special." The story emphasizes child's self-esteem.Photograph of Dr. Dennis L. Siluk, while whale watching off the coast of Iceland, September, 10th, 1999.About the AuthorDr. Dennis L. Siluk is author of 51 books. He is a poet since he was twelve years old, a writer, Psychologist, Ordained Minister, Decorated Veteran from the Vietnam War, Doctor in Arts and Education. In addition, he received twice Honorary Doctorate, and was appointed Poet Laureate in Peru, nine times. One of his books, "The Galilean," took Honorable Mention at the 2016 Paris Book Festival, and received an award from the Congress of Peru, for his cultural writings. He has worked in Child Development at a Free Standing Hospital (in the 1990s) in Wisconsin, that being his secondary specialty. He is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, and lives with his wife Rosa, in Lima, Peru and High up in the Andes, in Huancayo, also, in Minnesota.
About the Author: Dr. Dennis L. Siluk is author of 52 books. He is a poet since twelve years old; writer, Psychologist, Ordained Minister, Decorated Veteran from the Vietnam War, Doctor in Arts and Education, Doctor Honoris Causa, from the National University of Central Peru, UNCP. He was nominated Poet Laureate in Peru. One of his books just took Honorable Mention at the 2016 Paris Book Festival, and received an award from the Congress of Peru, for his cultural writings of Peru. He is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, and has worked in Child Development at a Free Standing Hospital (in the 1990s) in Wisconsin, that being his secondary specialty.