Sherry Norfolk —Storytelling Performances

Sherry's library background led her to storytelling as an effective means of motivating children to read, and her elementary education background influenced her style -- full of rhythm and motion, multiple voices and opportunities for audience participation.

Some of Sherry's library clients:

• Anchorage Municipal Libraries, Anchorage, AK
• Arizona State Library, Phoenix, AZ
• Hawaii State Libraries, Oahu, HI
• Broward County Public Library System, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, MO
• Arapahoe County Libraries, Denver, CO
• Public Libraries all over Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana!

Sherry creates thematic, interactive, book-related programs for all ages.

Here is a sample of her popular storytelling programs -- she'll be happy to develop a program for your specific needs:

Feathers, Fins, Fangs and Fur!

Creatures of land, sea, and air slither, scurry, hop and hurry through adventures and misadventures! ?There's never a dull moment as Sherry brings these exuberant tales to animated life with fun and exciting folktales, fairy tales, myths, legends and literary stories.

Hear That Beat!

A rollicking storytelling program filled with tales of rhythm, rhyme and music! ?Highly participatory, fast-paced, and book-related!

Bring in the Clowns!

International folklore abounds in stories of fools, sillies, and jokesters — and this interactive storytelling program brings their timeless hilarity right to your library! Full of giggles and fun!

Happily Ever After

Stories from long ago and far away are brought vibrantly to life in this fun-filled, highly interactive program, replete with whimsical creatures, daring deeds and spine-tingling adventures! Enter the world of the imagination through the magic of storytelling!

Where in the World Is?

A fast-paced interactive romp featuring beautifully-crafted folktales from six continents, highlighting the people, animals, habitats and customs of diverse cultures. Listeners come to recognize the ways in which we are all alike, and appreciate and celebrate our differences.

It Takes a Thief!

Who stole the stars from the sky? The soup from Tiger's soup-pot? The veggies from the Dancing Granny's garden? The diamond button from the Little Rooster? Hear about these dastardly deeds and their doers in fun-filled, participatory world folktales for all ages!

The RIDDLER!

Listen for the clues and solve these riddle stories from around the world! For school-age or family audiences, this program challenges the brain and intrigues the imagination!

Clueless!

Some people just don't have a clue…or DO they? Stories of fools and their seeming foolishness abound in folktales. Tailored for preschool, elementary or family audiences as needed.

Here there be Dragons (and Ogres, and witches…)

Offered in tandem with Bobby Norfolk, a magical journey into the imagination with stories of wizards and witches, dragons and ogres, heroes and heroines, and wise fools and foolish wise men. There's never a dull moment as first Bobby, then Sherry, then both tellers take the stage to bring these medieval tales of daring deeds and misdeeds to life! ?A wide variety of folktales, fairy tales, myths, legends and literary stories that are just plain FUN!