TELLABRATION!™ is an international event envisioned to build community support for storytelling. Originated by J. G. "Paw-paw" Pinkerton, the event was launched in 1988 in the state of Connecticut. It extended to several other states the following year, and then, in 1990, expanded nationwide under the umbrella of the National Storytelling Network. TELLABRATION!™ is held on or about the third Saturday in November. NSN has materials available to assist individuals or groups in planning a successful TELLABRATION!™ event. Please contact the NSN office to request your copy of the TELLABRATION!™ planning kit.

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Few things bond a family more than shared tales and experiences. Not only is storytelling fun — who doesn’t love hearing about the good-natured scrapes a parent got into when they were their age or what life was like in the “olden” days for grandma — but the regular exchange of stories, be they personal histories or tales of fiction, can make a significant positive impact on your child’s development.

Upcoming events for the next 10 days are listed by region below. Or you can click the button to see the full NSN calendar.