About John D. Ivanko

John Ivanko is an author, innkeeper, journalist and national speaker. He co-authored, with Maya Ajmera, six children's multicultural photobooks, including the award-winning To Be a Kid, To Be an Artist, Be My Neighbor, and Animal Friends (Global Fund for Children Books /Charlesbridge), all featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The books, proceeds from which benefit the Global Fund for Children, depict a culturally diverse world while promoting understanding and tolerance. He also contributes to other Global Fund for Children Books as well as elementary school textbooks (Gibbs Smith).

John is also a photographer and co-author of ECOpreneuring (New Society), a Gold medal recipient from Axiom Business Book Awards, as well as Rural Renaissance (New Society) and Edible Earth (Paradigm Press, Ltd.), while also serving as the lead writer and photographer for Renewing the Countryside: WISCONSIN. Some proceeds from these books benefit the non-profit organization, Renewing the Countryside.

John writes about, promotes and implements various facets of eco-travel and sustainable living on his farm-based enterprise, Inn Serendipity Bed & Breakfast. Recognized as one of the "Top 10 Eco-Destinations in North America" by Natural Home magazine, Inn Serendipity is powered by 100 percent renewable energy and features vegetarian breakfasts made with ingredients from the Inn's organic gardens. He shares his farm with his wife, Lisa Kivirist, son, a 10 kW Bergey wind turbine, and millions of ladybugs. For more information, see www.innserendipity.com.

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