This event is suggested for el ementary school aged children\, but open to all. \;< strong>All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. \;
\nThe nights are getting longer and the days colder\, so it is ti me to come together and listen to some heart-warming stories! Storyteller and local teacher Matthew Friday will tell some traditional winter folk ta les from around the world. In this session\, the children in the audience will have opportunities to participate as little or as much as they'd like \, including \;being actors in the story! Anyone who loves stories is welcome! You are never too old for a good tale. Hot chocolate and snacks p rovided.
\nMatthew James Friday \;is a writer a nd teacher from England. He has several degrees from the UK\, including be ing a public school teacher. He has taught K-8 students in schools all aro und the world. He met his Bend-born wife Jill in Germany! Matthew is also a professional storyteller for children. As a storyteller\, he has visited schools in three different continents. He developed an interactive model of storytelling that can be used in classroom teaching and to inspire stud ents to become storytellers. Since arriving in the US\, at the height of t he COVID pandemic\, Matthew has become a father\, run half-marathons\, lea rned to drive a car for the first time\, and had a book published! He now lives with his wife and daughter in Bend\, Oregon. \;
\nQuestion s? Contact \;elsah@ deschuteslibrary.org\, 541-312-1062
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