Illinois Storyteller Profile
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| Bio: | Marilyn (alias "Taleypo") is a storyteller from the small southern Illinois city of Fairview Heights. Whether telling formal stories, folktales, or presenting special programs, Marilyn will weave yarns that are sure to entertain you, frighten or surprise you, but in the end will surely make you smile. Her style is animated and filled with verbal imagery. Comfortable with any age group, Marilyn travels to festivals, special events, libraries, schools and workshops. |
| Age Groups: | Adult Audiencees Elementary, Grades K-5 Family Audiences High School/Young Adult Middle, Grades 6-8 Preschool |
| Story Types: | Bible/Spiritual/Sacred Character Education Folk Tales/Fairy Tales/Fables/Tall Tales Ghost/Scary Healing/Therapy History Holidays Humor Literary Multicultural Original With Puppets/Props |
| Travel: | Yes |
| Workshops using Storytelling: | For Educators For Librarians For Storytellers For Students |