For nearly a century, Ashley Bryan poured his creativity and compassion into poetry, performance, and art, forever transforming the world of children’s literature and storytelling. Born in Harlem and raised in the Bronx, Bryan began making books in kindergarten by stitching together letters and numbers. That playful beginning grew into a lifelong vocation of blendingContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Ashley Bryan (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
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Cap’s Off to You! – Melva Gifford (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story
Melva Gifford was a storyteller who carried worlds within her voice. Wherever she stood — a festival stage, a Toastmasters meeting, a friend’s cozy living room — the air changed. It quickened, sparked, and shimmered with possibility. “An event in herself,” as Devon and Mary Hokanson described her, Melva was more than a teller ofContinue reading “Cap’s Off to You! – Melva Gifford (Posthumously) and Celebrating Story”
Short & Sweet Marketing for Story Artists – Tip #2 of 5 – Social Media
This is the second of five parts on how best to manage marketing during this particular time period…or beyond. While Story Crossroads sees “story artists” to typically mean spoken word storytellers, these tips apply to all performing artists or professionals across industries. 5-Tips for 5 Days: Tip 1 – Website – REVEALED Tip 2 –Continue reading “Short & Sweet Marketing for Story Artists – Tip #2 of 5 – Social Media”