by Sharon Mathis. As a teller of healing stories, I know that a story invites the listener into suspended time, a landscape of possibilities where even the lies are true. Story creates a vessel big enough for the whole person, with delights for ears, intrigue for the brain, safe places for the heart, and spaces […]
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by Laura Simms. A strong disease needs a strong medicine. – Mende proverb, Sierra Leone For 10 years, an unimaginable atrocity of civil war took place in Sierra Leone, a West African country, previously known for its hospitality, natural beauty and kind people. Hearing about what occurred there from the lips of children forced to
At the National Storytelling Network, our mission is to advance all forms of storytelling within the community through promotion, advocacy, and education. STORY NOW! Interview Series Story Now! Now from the boardroom to the classroom, and the page to the stage, personal stories and folktales are catalysts for change in every aspect of our
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DIVING IN THE MOON HONORING STORY, FACILITATING HEALING Another Man’s Shoes © Naomi Baltuck Most kids are teens before their parents sit them down, usually just before the first date, for that awkward talk about the unfortunate consequences of the careless exchange of body fluids. I had that talk with my kids before the first
told by Lynn Ruehlmann Click to listen ruehlmann About the Story It excites me when I find the perfect connection between a classic myth and contemporary life—the connection gives both stories such a potent new focus. So I’ve really enjoyed developing this coming-of-age story. It combines the story of getting my driver’s license with the story
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by Charles Temple Storytelling can teach by imparting truths. But storytelling can also teach by inviting people to think for themselves and create their own truths. When people come up with interpretations and support them with reasons, they are doing what is called critical thinking. And when different people work together to create responses to
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By Danni Altman-Newell, Marketing & Membership Manager THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our year-end funding appeal! With your help the National Storytelling Network has reached our $5,000 year-end goal, which has now been DOUBLED thanks to the matching funds received from the Tegna Foundation! We are overjoyed by the recent outpouring of support and
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The Hindu (Chennai, India), July 6, 2013 Summary: Indians are big on stories. This is a land of myths and mythologies; of tales with pious men and brave gods; of stories with carefully masked do’s and don’ts; of tickling anecdotes and gruesome monsters. We have always loved a good story, and we’ve always had storytellers.
Presented as part of the 2021 Earth Up Conference Discover the world of environmental stories. You’ll learn what makes a story “environmental.” Where to look for environmental stories, and how to adapt and create them for new situations. We’ll use examples from my book Tales with Tails: Storytelling the Wonders of the Natural World. Award-winning
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Author Conversation with Dr. Emily Zarka Presented as part of NSN’s 2022 Haunted: Share the Scare With Dr. Emily Zarka 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm Author Conversation with Dr. Emily Zarka (emilyelizabethzarka.com) Dr. Emily Zarka is the writer and host for “Monstrum,” an award-winning online series with PBS’s Storied channel on YouTube. It examines the complex
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