Do you want to hear a story? (We say) "Yes I do!"
Do you want to hear a story? (We say) "Yes I do!"
You're in luck, I have a story just for you!
So begins the awesome, awe inspiring adventure of an evening with Griot Janice Curtis Greene! This one tiny woman makes you feel like there's an entire stage full of assorted characters. She narrates, sings, raps, and brought us to tears, laughter and response to her calls.
Her stories range from the heart breaking "Disobedient Daughters", who were captured by slave catchers because they didn't obey their parents warnings; to the hilarious story of how the turtle got his shell for refusing to go to King Lion's wedding.
The stories were interspersed with personal glimpses and musings, neatly tying it all together.
As a media specialist, I was inspired to add more pizazz and characterization to my storytelling.
If you ever get a chance to hear Janice don't miss it. It's an experience you won't forget.
Visit Janice's website to see her schedule and learn more. You might also want to purchase her recently published children's book.
I love how you described this book. It reminds me when I was a little girl and how my grand mother would retell stories handed down to her when she was a little girl growing up in the South. I think I and going to purchase this book and read it to my niece and nephews.
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