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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction—even in stories. The principle of cause and effect is aptly illustrated in add-on, circular and chain reaction stories plus the unexpected appearance of Rube Goldberg demonstrating one of his improbable inventions. In other words: irresistible stories will cause sustained student attention and plenty of smiles.

Georgia Performance Standards:

• ELA2R4k - The student identifies and infers cause-and-effect relationships. ELA5R1d - The student relates a literary work to information about its setting (historically or culturally).

Cathy Kaemmerlen

Cathy Kaemmerlen, professional actress, dancer and storyteller, is known for her variety of characters, one-woman shows and her rapport with audiences.

A performer and "creator of shows" since she can remember, she has toured in schools coast to coast since receiving a BA in English and Elementary Education from UNC-Charlotte and an MFA in dance performance/choreography/theatre at the University of Wisconsin.

Cathy is now a published author of General Sherman and the Georgia Belles: Tales of Women Left Behind, and Speaking Stones: Voices from Historic Oakland Cemetery. She also has a new book, Just Buzzing Around with Itty Bitty Betty, She's a Honey of a Bee, published by Pelican Press for spring, 2012. Cathy is listed with Southern Artist Profile, National Women's History Project, and the Georgia and South Carolina Arts Commission Touring Artists Rosters. She excels in making history and folktales come to life.