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Magical, powerful, with twists of both humor and pathos, Sherry’s well-told stories encourage a love of reading. Developed with students in mind, the program emphasizes fundamental literacy skills such as listening, visualization, vocabulary acquisition and comprehension. Like the Pied Piper, Sherry will lead students to the treasures awaiting them in the 398.2 section of your school media center or public library.
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:
Pre K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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 Assemblies: $410
Three Back To Back Assemblies: $570
Four Back To Back Assemblies: $755
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