Storyteller/author
Artist Statement
I believe that storytelling is not only a powerful tool in the pursuit of literacy, but a bridge between cultures.
Biography
Donna Washington is a master storyteller, and artist educator who has been performing for thirty years. Her nine storytelling CDs have garnered over twenty-six awards national awards. She has authored numerous articles about storytelling and education including contributions to the award winning book, Social Studies In The Storytelling Classroom. She is also the author of four children’s books: Li’l Rabbit’s Kwanzaa, A Pride of African Tales, The Story of Kwanzaa, and A Big Spooky House. She has served as president of the North Carolina Storytelling Guild and on the editorial board of the National Association of Black Storytellers.
Programs
Donna is an animated multi-cultural folklorist who uses vocal pyrotechnics, non-pedestrian language, language games, creative drama, and tales from many lands throughout time to bring learning through laughter.
From Anansi to Zeus
A Family Affair (workshop for families)
The Inextricable Link Between Language and Literacy
The 30 Million Word Gap (educator training)
Relationships Gone Sideways (adult set)
Election Night – Or Being An AF Am woman in America after Obama’s election (adult set)
Troubling Trouble – Kid set
Fun, Foolery and Folktales! Kid Set
Story Games For Literacy and Imagination – workshop for students
Compound Writing – workshop for middle school
Kinetic Writing – residency for 4th grade and up
Quotes
You are legit!
– 6th grade Female Student at Sandy Grove Middle School
You are the best storyteller I have ever seen; and I have seen a lot of storytellers!
– Grandmother at Summer reading program in Florence, SC at the main library
“You were amazing…as always.”
– Paula Childress – Children’s Services Manager for the Florence Library system in Florence, SC