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Norah Dooley
From Idea to Publication
Storyteller and children's author Norah Dooley shares with students her enthusiasm for writing and her experiences
in creating books including her four part series about her Cambridge
neighborhood; the titles include Everybody Cooks Rice, Everybody
Bakes Bread and Everybody Serves Soup. She explores how
guided visualization, conversation, storytelling, brainstorming,
mapping and webbing of ideas and drawing are all part of her writing
process and tells folktales to support the elements of noticing,
mapping and storytelling. Students learn the components of the bookmaking
process such as text drafts, illustration sketches, galleys and
proof sheets, as well as research techniques, manuscript revisions
and publishing protocol. The overall goal is to leave students with
an understanding of how a book is created and an eagerness to create
one of their own.
Grade Levels: 1-2, 3-6
Audience Limit: 150 (Grades K-2), 250 (Grades 3-6)
Single: $450 Double: $720 Triple: $945 Quad: $1,125
Travel Fee: based on mileage
Add a Program for your PreK-K Students!
Using song, movement and music Norah tells students about her family and neighbors and how she incorporated their stories into her books. This interactive program includes stories from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Students participate making sound effects, singing, chanting and clapping along.
Grade Levels: preK-K
Performance Time: 30-45 minutes
Audience Limit: 50
Price: $200 each*
*Must be scheduled in conjunction with a From Idea to Publication presentation.
Add a Student
Workshop
In this workshop,
students learn the recipe to create stories: techniques to capture
images that are used to develop plot, characters and rich detail
about life experiences that are important to them. After learning
the ingredients and directions, students will then "cook"
on their own to create a finished work.
Grade Levels: 1-6
Participants: 30 students
Price: $125 per workshop
Professional
Development Workshop
Learn the fundamentals of storytelling and its utilization in the
classroom. Storytelling is a dynamic educational and motivational
tool. Classroom teachers can use storytelling in a variety of ways:
to impart information in a context that students will find interesting,
to help students focus, to develop proficient communication skills,
to motivate hard-to-reach "under-achievers," for classroom
management, and to build positive attitudes toward the learning
environment.
$125 per hour
Residency
Building Literacy through Storytelling
Students gain self confidence as they learn new strategies for writing
and telling original stories that reflect themes found in traditional
folklore, issues of personal relevance, and a variety of cultural
heritage. In this residency, children share their work in a written
publication and a culminating storytelling event.
Grade Levels: 3-8
Contact office for pricing information.
Massachusetts Curriculum
Links
English Language Arts
History and Social Science
Multicultural Studies
Theater
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Valerie Tutson
Tales from African Traditions
Energetic and enthralling
international storyteller Valerie Tutson brings to life a combination
of tales from Africa, the Caribbean, and Americas. She draws upon
her travel experiences to help students discover the rich beauty,
humor and enchantment of myths, folktales and historical pieces
and stories indigenous to these areas. The selection of stories
is age appropriate, tailored to the age of the student group.
Grade Levels: K-8
Performance Time: 45 minutes
Audience Limit: 300
Single: $540 Double: $864 Triple: $1,135 Quad: $1,350
Travel Fee: based on mileage
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
African-American Studies
English Language Arts
History and Social Science
Multicultural Studies
Theater
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Leeny Del Seamonds
Kudos for Courage and Kindness!
Soar around the world with heroic tales bursting with kindness,
inspiration, bravery and courage to overcome adversity and make
a difference! Master Story Performer Leeny Del Seamonds is a multi award-winning, dedicated teaching artist who encourages listeners to feel
positive about themselves and share in her Latin/Cuban American
sense of humor and love of performing. Leeny writes and performs
animated, uplifting tales demonstrating the passion, resiliency
and triumphs of the human spirit and inspires listeners to rejoice
in human and cultural diversity. Drawing from her diverse and extensive repertoire, Leeny can adapt her program to accomodate repeat sponsors, grade appropriateness and curriculum/seasonal requests.
Grade Levels: K-12
Performance Time: 45 minutes
Audience Limit: 200
Single: $610 Double: $975* Triple:$1,280**
Travel Fee: $50 a day
*One location only
**Add $25
for 2 locations
Add a Student
Workshop
There are no "stars" in an ensemble performance-everyone has a chance to shine in this participatory workshop that enhances students' appreciation for oral literature (and its morals and life lessons), while encouraging self-esteem and confidence. After learning various vocal/movement warm-up and improvisational exercises, the class performs a tale with Leeny, using four volunteers at a time for the speaking parts, while the remainder of the class creates sound effects and scenery. Exercises and stories are tailored to the age level and ability of the participants For Younger Students, this workshop excites students about reading while exploring the basic fundamentals of acting, storytelling and performing. For Older Students, this workshop additionally enhances students' reading comprehension while they learn cooperation and respect for others and their individual abilities.
Grade Levels: K-12
Audience Limit: 28
Price: $150
per workshop
Professional
Development Workshop
This participatory workshop is designed for educators at all levels.
Learn how to achieve and maintain healthy phonation and utilize
vocal variety and body movements/mime. Explore different vocal pitches,
qualities and character voices. Use your body, hands, and face to
enhance communication and add specific movements and gestures to
bring the spoken work alive.
Audience Limit: 28
$250 for 90 minutes, $275 for 2 hours
Massachusetts Curriculum
Links
English Language Arts
Foreign Languages
History and Social Science
Multicultural Studies
Music
Theater
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Eth-Noh-Tec Limited Availability
Asia Fantasia
In an indescribably unique style of storytelling, San Francisco’s
master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo introduces students to
folk tales and myths from Asian cultures, including those of Vietnam,
Laos, Cambodia, the Philippines, China, Japan, Tibet and Korea.
Using a combination of music, Asian phrases and gestures, and lively
facial expressions reminiscent of Asian mask theater, Robert performs
stories that feature positive role models, encourages truth and
honesty, and builds a sense of both the individual and community.
Robert also shares his life experience growing up as an Asian in
America, and conveys a positive role model for bicultural pride
and inclusivity. During the program, Robert plays several bamboo
instruments from various Asian cultures. He draws students from
the audience to play instruments, participate in call and response
rhythms and phrases, experiment with hand gestures that imitate
animal shapes and, in some cases, reenact folk tales.
For Middle School and High School audiences: Robert selects tales and myths that address such issues as personal
and collective responsibility, the consequences of wise or foolish
choices, respect for bio diversity and cultural diversity, the role
of an Asian American artist in promoting positive social change,
and the diversity present in both American and Asian cultures.
Grade Levels: K-12
Performance Time: 45 minutes
Audience Limit: 175
Single: $560 Double: $895* Triple: $1,200* Quad: $1,470*
Travel Fee: based on mileage
*$25 for each additional location.
Massachusetts Curriculum Links
Asian-Pacific Studies
English
Language Arts
Foreign Languages
History and Social Science
Multicultural Studies
Music
Theater
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CelloTales Limited Availability
The Melding of Music, Myth & Memories
Cello Tales is the unique and special collaboration of two art forms:
music and storytelling. Award-winning Master Story Performer™
Leeny Del Seamonds and virtuoso cellist Gideon Freudmann invite
students on a magical, musical journey around the world. The wonder
of timeless stories is melded with boundless music, transporting
listeners into the soul of the story and song.
Grade Levels: K-12
Performance Time: 45 minutes
Audience Limit: 250
Double: $1,320* Triple: $1,732*
Travel Fee: $50 a day
*Add $75 for 2 locations
Massachusetts Curriculum Links
English Language Arts
Foreign Languages
History and Social Science
Music
Theater
Multicultural Studies
Science and Technology
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Kevin Hawkes
Imagine That! The Art of Writing and Illustrating
Experience an engaging journey through the process of writing and illustrating a book. Using sketches, dummy books, original paintings and proofs, Kevin Hawkes will walk students through the steps of creating a picture book. He begins with a segment of a manuscript and helps students use their imagination to visualize a story. Students will learn how to bring their ideas onto paper, make drawings come to life, and deal with drawing mistakes. Using random events, snippets of conversation and objects, students will explore where story ideas come from and how to use creative language to make a compelling story. During the presentation, Kevin will make 5-10 drawings that he will leave with the school.
Performance time: 45 minutes
Grade Levels: 1-2, 3-6
Audience Limit: 125
Price: $1,250 for up to 5 presentations in one day.*
Travel Fee: $100 a day
*May schedule in two locations within the same town.
Add a Family Event: Inside the Studio
From the wildly imaginative to the historically accurate, Kevin Hawkes' work spans a wide range of subjects and genres. Take a closer look at the books and the process of creating them in this presentation geared to all ages. You will see works in progress, the nuts and bolts of working with editors and get a sneak preview of upcoming titles. This program is a perfect conclusion to a day of school presentations and will bring staff, community and families together for a personal look at the life of a working illustrator.
Performance time: 45-50 minutes
Grade Levels: All Ages
Audience Limit: 500
Price: $500 each*
*Must be scheduled in conjunction with Imagine That! This presentation is offered as a culminating event to a day-long visit to your schools. Schools are encouraged to invite parents. Contact the YA office for more information.
Massachusetts Curriculum Links
English Language Arts
Visual Arts
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Tara Ahmed
Taal Tales
With elements of storytelling, rhythmic footwork and athletic grace, classical Indian dance illustrates vivid stories from Hindu mythology. Taal Tales offers both a history of classical South Indian dance and performances of lively dance pieces. Students are invited to draw analogies between art and culture from India and America. They view posters of dance-related art, learn about the cultural context of classical Indian dance, try basic rhythms and hand gestures, and identify percussive
patterns and stories in the dance pieces. In this highly interactive program, participants are constantly engaged, both watching and participating in dance sequences, and asking and answering questions. As importantly, students will see that dance is a kinetic way to communicate history, and a means to observe and engage with different cultures.
Grade Levels: K-12
Performance Time: 45 minutes
Audience Limit: 200
Single: $540 Double: $860 Triple: $1,130
Travel Fee: based on mileage
Massachusetts Curriculum Links
Dance
History and Social Sciences
Music
Multicultural Studies
Foreign Languages
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