Storytelling

One of my favorite things to do is listen to stories. I own a complete collection of the works of Celestial Navigations, a group devoted to creating original stories and setting them to music. Geoffrey Lewis, an actor you know when you see him, is the storyteller, and there are musicians who frame the story as he tells it with music and sound.

I am also a big fan of National Public Radio. I particularly enjoy listening to programs, like Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion or This American Life, where I can listen and imagine.

I also think one of the best parts of being a teacher librarian is having the opportunity to read great stories to kids, and adults. In fact, on occasion I show up in the office with a book and read to the secretaries and the nurse. (It's a great way to engender support for the library program!)