Nationally known storyteller to perform in St. Charles
On Sunday, May 17, master storyteller Elizabeth Ellis perform at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. Her stories blend wit and wisdom as she brings each character to life. Register for these special storytelling performances at the Ask Me Desk or online at www.st-charles.lib.il.us.
Children, especially for those ages 3 to 6, can enjoy her stories from 2 to 2:30 p.m. For older youth and adults, the next performance will be from 3 to 4 p.m.
Designated an American Masterpiece Touring Artist by the NEA, Ellis grew up in the Appalachian Mountains. A children's librarian at Dallas Public Library before becoming a professional storyteller, the "Divine Miss E" is a versatile, riveting teller of Appalachian and Texas tales and stories of heroic American women, though her personal stories are arguably her best. Invariably hilarious and poignant, she is a favorite at the National Storytelling Festival. Selected a Listener's Choice at the 30th Anniversary of the National Storytelling Festival, she is a recipient of the John Henry Faulk Award from the Texas Storytelling Association and the Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network. She has mesmerized nearly a million children in her 30-year career as a professional storyteller.
Ellis is also well known for her workshops, which offer training for beginning and seasoned storytellers. "Inviting the Wolf In: Thinking About Difficult Stories," which she co-authored with Loren Niemi, has been described by NAPRA ReVIEW as a "great leap forward in the literature of how to put stories together with art and truth." It received a Storytelling World Award.
Master Storyteller Jay O'Callahan says, "Elizabeth Ellis' voice sounds like chocolate tastes." Her stories are just as addictive as chocolate. A mother and grandmother, she makes her home in Dallas. Visit elizabethellis.com
St. Charles Public Library cardholders may register grandchildren and/or grandparents who reside outside the St. Charles Library District for this event. Families living outside the library district may register for $2 per person beginning Monday, May 4.