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2007-2008 Clow Storytelling Festival
A Festival in FIVE parts

This year we welcomed...
Part I - Noa Baum
Part II -  Brian Fox Ellis
Part III - Robert & Audrey Allison
Part IV - Sue Black
Part V - The Clow TattleTales

Clow School TattleTales Singing the Storytelling Song
The TattleTales singing the Storytelling Song

We gratefully acknowledge funding provided by the Clow School PTA, the entire Clow School Community, the Indian Prairie Education Foundation, and the Illinois Arts Council

Sue Black Sue Black
Part IV - Sue Black
Clow Storyteller in Residence
May 15, 2008
Sue shares her stories from around the world. Mrs. Black is one of our FAVORITE people at Clow School. We look forward to her telling stories as part of our festival. This year, Mrs. Black even served as the emcee for our TattleTales on May 16.
  Sue Black Sue Black
Sue Black's stories come alive and everyone gets involved! It was a great day filled with stories!
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Part III - Robert & Audrey Allison
 
March 28, 2008
Robert and Audrey entertained Clow's students with stories and music from around the world. The day was enjoyed by everyone.
Robert Allison Robert and Audrey Allison Audrey Allison
They spent lunch with our storytellers sharing more stories and answering questions.
Robert and Audrey share their knowledge with Clow's TattleTales
Part II -  Brian Fox Ellis
Dec. 18, 2007
Brian Fox Ellis told tales about our environment and added a little history in too.
Brian Fox Ellis Brian Fox Ellis
Telling tales together
Brian enjoyed talking to our storytellers as they ate their lunch.
"What inspired you to become a storyteller?"
Lunch with a professional!
Part I - Noa Baum
Oct. 19, 2007
Our Year-long festival was kicked off by Noa Baum who shared the connection between storywriting and storytelling.
Noa Baum Writing and telling a story
Sharing a story Sharing a story
All of the students shared a story with a partner using the elements that Noa Baum modeled; a beginning, a middle and an end.

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