When we share our hearts through story, we inspire others to think more deeply about their own hearts and how stories connect us all. In this presentation of the heart, teacher, librarian, children's author, book lover, and story ambassador John Schu invites readers to consider literacy beyond its academic benefits, highlighting the ways story speaks to our hearts and brings us together. Presented through a study of five affective elements of story --- healer, inspiration, clarifier, compassion, and connector --- participants will explore how the universal truths found in stories can change us, inspire us, connect us to others, answer our deepest questions, and help us heal.
Summer 2023 Session information:
Wednesday, August 2nd 9:30-11:00am
The first 25 participants will receive a complimentary autographed copy of The Gift of Story by John Schu to use during the presentation. Certified staff will be compensated $40 an hour for participation. Non-certified will be paid their hourly rate.