Mississippi Humanities Council

  • Interpreting Our History & Culture
  • Fostering Civil Conversations
  • Enriching Communities

First Steps: How to Learn to Tell a Story

We are all storytellers, some of us just better at it than others. This workshop is designed for beginners on how to learn to tell a story, whether it is just to your staff, congregation or your grandkids. A display of materials is included. Audiences will leave the presentation with:

  • Six “sure fire” steps for learning a story.
  • How to choose your story.
  • Where to find the story that is right for you.
  • What stories are best for which groups.
  • Storytelling tips for overcoming stage fright.
  • What to do if you forget.
  • A bibliography of good stories from which to begin your new venture.

Speakers Expertise:

A recently retired school administrator and professional storyteller, Ms. Clark presents programs that combine her love of literature with her diverse educational background. She holds an undergraduate degree in education from the University of Memphis and a master's degree in library science from the University of Michigan. She has worked as a teacher, school and public librarian, coordinator of media and enrichment services and K-12 librarian media department head. She has served on the Newbery and Caldecott Committees and chaired the Coretta Scott King Award Jury and Coretta Scott King Award Committee for the American Library Association.