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Pathways to Freedom is composed of a rich tapestry of stories drawn from history, legend and folklore exploring the many pathways to freedom followed by fugitive slaves. The program aims to awaken students to new revelations about our nations’ history particularly from the African American perspective. Students will be enlightened as they listen to everything from the zany and comedic tales of Brer Rabbit to the more serious and sobering accounts of daring runaway slaves.
Sherry Norfolk
Sherry Norfolk is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, appearing at the International Storytelling Center, the Singapore Storytelling Festival, and many more festivals, schools, libraries and universities nationwide. Her strong, clear, direct stage presence immediate connects to audiences of all ages, and her use of tones, timbres, and rhythms in her telling breathes life into her rich repertoire of folktales from around the world.
With a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's in Library Science, Sherry is the co-author of nine books, including Literacy Development in the Storytelling Classroom (Libraries Unlimited, 2009) and The Storytelling Classroom: Applications Across the Curriculum (Libraries Unlimited, 2006). Sherry is on faculty at Lesley University, teaching "Cultural Diversity Through Storytelling" in their Creative Arts Learning program.
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Grade Level:
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Program Type:
Assembly
Audience Limit:
400
Duration:
45 minutes
Requirements:
Microphone on a stand or lapel microphone (if audience exceeds 100)
Cost:
Single Assembly: $255
Two Back-to-Back: $410
Three Back-to-Back: $570
Four Back-to-Back: $755
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