Carl Birk

"I read "Cully's Quest" to my class, it was perfect for my lesson on figurative speech."

Eursula Lewis
Second Grade Teacher
Berry Elementary
Houston (Texas) ISD

The Cully's Quest Story

Cully has the superpower of reading at lightning speed while his imagination challenges him wherever he goes. When he is faced with accomplishing a task, strange situations arise from the characters he has read that could halt him from reaching his goal. Can he aide the lion, find the young man and serve the king? Will they stop him? Can he reach his objective on time? Only Cully knows.

Our story keeps growing. "Cully's Quest" came out in November of 2017. However, the adventure began twenty years ago when I first met my publisher Vuthy Kuon. A graduate of Bellaire High School in Houston, Vuthy is a great talent. He presented at my school and we became friends. He was even on the cover of my first book. For years we talked about producing a book, me writing it and him publishing it, now it is came true.

Pictured here is Jesus Martinez, the illustrator. He was selected by chance from five illustrators that sent in proposals. I first met Jesus in the faculty lounge at Felix Tijerina Elementary School, he was a senior volunteer from Austin High School in Houston and I was the librarian. Then when I was transferred to James Berry Elementary, Jesus was working there as a teacher’s aide. He would work with the children and in his spare time decorate the hallways with his art skills. We had always talked about doing a book together, now that dream is coming true. So, this is my dream team and my dream story. I feel that this manuscript will be a masterpiece.

"The kids enjoyed the stories and
loved being able to ask questions.
They enjoyed being involved in the
story telling with the spoon activity.”
- Tamara Johns, Tinsley Elementary

The Hurricane Harvey Tour

When Carl first heard of a storm brewing in the gulf in August, I took my family and headed for Shreveport, Louisiana. They watched as their neighbors fought Mother Nature in heroic style. After Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area on August 30, 2017 he knew that schools and children were going to be hurting. There would be no extras offered due to funds having to go for other needs. He and his wife decided to devote their time providing schools in the Houston area with author visits. They have had a fabulous experience!!! They met so many great students, teachers and administrators adapting to a situation that was handed to them. Here are some of the photos they wish to share from this great experience. They hope you enjoy.

Winter Wisconsin Tour

From December 11th to 21st Carl presented in his home state of Wisconsin. He spoke to all the elementary schools in Beloit and two in Fort Atkinson, Luther Elementary, the junior high he attended (now a elementary school) and Barrie Elementary where Carl attended for Kindergarten through 2nd grade. It may have been in the single digits outside, but Carl's program was smoking in their libraries and gymnasiums. The children came away with a better sense of what they can accomplish if they put their goals and imagination together. Carl came away knowing that the difference between children in Houston and Wisconsin is absolutely nothing. They all have the potential to do fantastic things!!!

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"Mr. Birk is a passionate storyteller."

Ana Nieto, Counselor
Coop Elementary
Houston (Texas) ISD

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My Portfolio

Carl has played many parts to reach his audience throughout the years. He even played Wylie Coyote at Astroworld for one day. These are a few photos of what he has tried. He believes that everyone can reach their full potential if they chase their dreams. Imagination can make a persons world become endless.

Cully's Imagination Station

Cully's superpower is his vivid imagination. He is looking for children that wish to join him on his quests by developing their own imagination. This club will unite people of the same belief that our dreams can push us to succeed. Members will be provided different tasks throughout the year and be able to connect with other dreamers around the world. Join us and make the world a better place by what we believe. The cost is free!!! So, if you are interested, click the button, sign up and let's make our dreams come true!!!

Carl Birk​"Imagination Breeds Knowledge"