Melody Loya, West Texas A&M

Kelsey’s visit to our campus was a huge success. His sense of humor brought his travels to life, and the students greatly enjoyed hearing the stories of the people he has met along the way.

His style is relaxed and engaging; he was approachable, available, and just plain fun to have around. We adopted Kelsey’s book as a common reader in our social work program. Would love to bring him back again!

Make sure you request that he share the underwear story!

There’s a raging debate on who I sound the most like: Joe Dirt or Matthew McConaughey. Invite me to speak to your group and decide for yourself.

I’ve talked at over 50 high schools and college campuses around the country about the people who made my clothes, globalization, poverty, and, of course, underwear. Three colleges and one high school have even adapted “Where Am I Wearing?” as a common reader!

Kelsey Timmerman at Indiana University from Kelsey Timmerman on Vimeo.

Martin Hughes, Calvin College

Because his topic is so relevant and interdisciplinary, it was easy to mobilize support across a wide variety of academic departments. Faculty, staff, and students alike were excited to have him visit, and we packed the auditorium for his talk. He gave an engaging multi-media presentation based on his provocative and accessible book, Where Am I Wearing? and then remained for an extended question-and-answer session. He also met with many people in a series of classroom appearances and small informal gatherings, both on and off campus.

His easy-going style allows him to pose challenging questions without sounding condescending or preachy. He really knows how to relate to today’s college students, and he gets them to reckon with important yet difficult issues that they may not otherwise think about.

I highly recommend him and his book for students across the curriculum – he’d be perfect for a common reading program!”

My Fall 2010 Schedule

SEPTEMBER
13-14th Elmhurst College “Freshman Common Reader” Elmhurst, IL
16-17th Pfeiffer University “Freshman Common Reader” Richfield, NC
20th-22nd Wingate University “Common Reader Author” Charlotte, NC
23rd Marvin Ridge High School “Common Reader” Charlotte, NC
24th Piedmont Middle School Monroe, NC

OCTOBER
12th Columbus Library Columbus, IN
15th Book Club Greenville, OH
20th Muskingum University New Concord, OH
21st Kent State University Kent, OH
27th McKendree University Lebanon, IL

NOVEMBER
8th Rockford College Rockford, IL