"Dr D"

is a retired university professor of advertising design, illustration and cartooning. One of his students gave him his pen name, “Dr. D.”.

Hall illustrated many Christian publications in Southern Africa and traveled to eleven countries to train artists for literacy and illustration work. His research on the pictorial perception habits of children in Africa has been published in South Africa, England, Papua New Guinea, and the United States.

Hall was educated in China, Europe, South Africa and the United States, and has directed training programs in Kiev, London, Santiago, Seoul, and many other cities.

In 2008 he received the Governor of Oklahoma's Arts Award for his life time dedication to educating and entertaining children through his art. The National Education Association and Writer's Digest have honored his published work.

His publications in the United States include fourteen illustrated books for children and retirees. His cartoon strips, illustrations and articles have appeared in African and American magazines and newspapers.

Hall is a member of The Oklahoma City Kid Writers, The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and The Emeritus Faculty Association (University of Central Oklahoma). He is a retired literacy/illustrator of The Methodist Board of Global Missions.

Contact "Dr.D" at PO Box 7104, Edmond, OK 73083.

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Hall Duncan, Ph. D.