LifeStories for Kids™ Resources

Below are a number of online resources for kids, parents and the whole family.  These sites contain a wealth of information that supplements the material covered in the LifeStories for Kids program.

Willy Claflin - Willy is a master storyteller filled with a wealth of stories - old and new, puppet monologues, traditional and original songs. He is an international talent and winner of multiple awards.

Donna Washington - Among other awards, Donna’s work has collected recognition ranging from a 2006 Storytelling World Award Winner, 2005 iParenting Media Excellent Product Award, and a 2005 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award.  Donna Washington is a beloved author and renowned storyteller, who’s been entertaining audiences of all ages for more than a decade. Her dynamic vocal expression and physical portrayal of the tale transports listeners into the magic of the story

Olga Loya - Olga Loya is a nationally recognized bilingual storyteller of exceptional talent. The Latina teller of tales is an author, performance artist, keynote speaker, and teacher, who has performed and taught workshops throughout the United States and Mexico.  Loya performs a large repertoire of family and personal stories with the goal of exploring the struggles and complexity of being bicultural; a Mexican–American in the United States.

National Storytelling Network - The NSN is dedicated to advancing the art of storytelling – as a performing art, a literacy tool, a cultural transformation process, and more.  NSN connects its members in strong networks of communication across the country and provides benefits ranging from publications and grants to training and performance opportunities.