Who Is Checkers the Inventor?
Creator of Checkers Library TV and The Reading Road TripCheckers the Inventor is a children’s performer and the creator of Checkers Library TV, a multimedia program trusted by schools and libraries nationwide. He is best known as the star of The Reading Road Trip — a weekly educational video series blending storytelling, STEAM topics, comedy, and character-driven fun to support youth literacy and learning.
Combining years of experience in live family entertainment with a passion for education, Checkers brings together the best of both worlds: unforgettable stage performances and media programming designed to engage young audiences and support educators.
Creator of Checkers Library TV and The Reading Road Trip
A Performer With a Purpose
Checkers launched Checkers Library TV in 2020 in collaboration with library professionals, creating a fully original video series to help libraries connect with children and families through themed programming. Its flagship series, The Reading Road Trip, features Checkers and his robot sidekick Snoozer as they explore exciting topics like outer space, health, animals, and invention — all while promoting books, curiosity, and critical thinking.
The series is now used by dozens of public libraries across the United States, available through Baker & Taylor’s Boundless platform and library social media channels. Checkers continues to write, produce, and star in every episode.
Written by Dr. Daniel Hamilton, MD, this one-of-a-kind program teaches kids to look at their own health like solving a mystery!
Follow Checkers as he shows how STEAM has impacted his real life in creating television programming!
Your students will be taken on a reading road trip as they learn about Checkers journey from a student reader to a published author!
Checkers performs live shows nationwide, bringing the energy and values of The Reading Road Trip into schools, libraries, festivals, and family events. His assemblies are fast-paced, educational, and curriculum-friendly — combining comedy, science, music, and audience participation to deliver messages that matter.
Popular programs include:​
Checkers and Snoozer prepare to go to the Moon! They must use STEM concepts in order to have a safe trip.
Checkers and Snoozer bring a truly unique Halloween themed adventure with special Halloween safety tips.
This incredibly fun and memorable performance will bring the house down at any school fun night or fundraiser!
What Educators Say
"Ohio Elementary School was pleased to host Checker's the Inventor. He was able to successfully integrate the NY State Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks into an engaging, entertaining, and educational assembly. Our students and teachers were captivated by his energy, messages, and "magical" demonstrations."
-Nathan Schelble, School Counselor
Ohio Elementary School
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"The Healthy Plan" health show is fun, engaging, informational, and promotes healthy choices to kids in a format that they can understand and embrace. Fantastic!"​
-Jennifer Herko
School Counselor ON-BOCES, Roy-Hart Learning Center ​ ​
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Book a Performance or Learn More
Checkers is available year-round for live events at schools, corporate events, fairs and festivals.
Use the booking form or contact Joey Hamilton directly to schedule a visit or learn more about Checkers Library TV.