Sherry Norfolk,        
 Storytelling Performances

Sherry's storytelling is rhythmic and melodic, animated and exuberant, enlivened by a multiplicity of voices and sounds. No matter the age of the listener, Sherry's storytelling is vivid and enticing, compelling listeners to look through the kaleidoscope of story into the landscape of imagination.

Booking Options:

Festivals

Libraries

School Assemblies

go to : Pre-school brochure

go to: Sherry & Bobby

go to: Conference Keynotes

Festivals...

Sherry Norfolk is an acclaimed performer, appearing at festivals all over the country.

Sherry has been featured at: the Atlanta Storytelling Festival; Cherokee Rose Storytelling Festival, Carrollton, GA; Corn Island Storytelling Festival, Louisville, KY; Freeport (Bahamas) Storytelling Festival; the Hawaii State Library System; Anchorage Municipal Library System; Live Oak Storytelling Festival, Charleston, SC; Museum of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff; National Storytelling Festival, Jonesborough, TN (Exchange Place Teller); St. Louis (MO) Storytelling Festival -- she's even been featured at the Verbal Arts Centre in Derry, North Ireland, and at the Hong Kong International School.

Libraries...

Sherry Norfolk is recognized by the Urban Libraries Council, the National Association of Counties, the American Library Association, and the Florida Library Association as an innovative and creative library programmer. She has been a professional storyteller since 1981, telling in libraries, schools, museums and festivals all over the United States. Her 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 --and-- Public Libraries all over Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana!

Sherry creates thematic, interactive, book-related programs for all ages. Here are a sample of her popular storytelling programs -- she'll be happy to develop a program for your specific needs.

Feathers, Fins, Fangs and Fur!
Fascinating creatures of land, sea and air slither, scurry, hop and hurry through adventures and misadventures full of fun and excitement. There's never a dull moment as Sherry takes the stage to bring these exuberant tales to animated life! This program features a wide variety of folktales, fairy tales, myths, legends and literary stories that are just plain FUN!

Hear That Beat!
A rollicking storytelling program filled with tales of rhythm, rhyme and music! Highly participatory!
Fast-paced! Book-related!

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

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

Where in the World Is...?
These stories could come from anywhere in the world! Sherry draws from a repertoire of beautifully-crafted folktales from six continents in this fast-paced interactive romp. The stories highlight the people, animals, habitats and customs of diverse cultures, allowing listeners the opportunity 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...)
A magical journey into the imagination with stories of wizards and witches and 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! This program features a wide variety of folktales, fairy tales, myths, legends and literary stories that are just plain FUN!
Note: This program is offered in tandem with Bobby Norfolk [more tandem programs]

Assembly Programs

Animated, participatory storytelling programs fire the imagination and provide stimulating language experiences to engage students of all ages. Sherry provides assembly programs tailored to thematic topics. Those marked with a sun are booked in metro Atlanta, GA, through Young Audiences of Atlanta, Inc.

Brer Rabbit - Here, There, & Everywhere...A comparative glimpse of trickster rabbit tales from diverse traditions demonstrating the similarities and differences among these cultures.
Link to Study Guide for Brer Rabbit (pdf format).

Georgia on My Mind...Folktales from Cherokee, Creek, African-American and Appalachian traditions examine Georgia's multicultural heritage.
Link to Study Guide for Georgia on My Mind.

Go Global...International folktales filled with laughter, tears, magic and music, these tales emphasize the connectedness of us all.
Link to Study Guide for Go Global (pdf format).

Happenin' Holidays...Not your usual holiday fare! These stories are inspired by traditional folktales, but each has received a Winter Holiday makeover that turns it into an interactive celebration of multiple intelligences!
Link to Study Guide for Happenin' Holidays.

I Read It in a Book...Motivating kids to read is the key to lifelong learning, and this upbeat, highly interactive book-based program is designed to make students run to the bookshelves!
Link to Study Guide for I Read It in a Book.

The Moral of the Story...Folktales to develop character: here's how to teach caring, teamwork, respect - without preaching!
Link to Study Guide for the Moral of the Story.

Out of the Darkness...Folktales from around the world delve into the miracle of the arrival of light in the world: how the sun came to be in the sky, the placement of the stars in the heavens, and the mysteries of the moon.
Link to Study Guide for Out of the Darkness (pdf format).

Pathways to Freedom... Composed of a rich tapestry of stories drawn from history, legend and folklore exploring the many pathways to freedom followed by fugitive slaves.
Link to Study Guide for Pathways to Freedom (pdf format).

Ring Around the Pacific Rim...Folktales from Japan, Australia, Mexico, Canada and Hawaii, highlight the people, animals, habitats and customs of these far-flung "neighbors."
Link to Study Guide for Ring Around the Pacific Rim.

Spine Tinglers & Ticklers... A zesty upbeat program designed for the howling Halloween season giving kids a taste of haunting stories for the "stout of heart" and of not-so scary stories for "things that go bump in the night."
Link to Study Guide for Spine Tinglers.

Tellin' Tales...Workshops are fast, fun, and highly interactive sessions for K-2nd grade students. Engage the whole brain as children learn and re-tell a folktale in their own words, create a new group story and using curriculum-oriented information, and use creative dramatics to act it out.
Link to Study Guide for Tellin' Tales.

Use Your Brain... Brain is better than brawn. Tales from around the world demonstrate creative, non-violent problem-solving skills through both negative and positive examples.
Link to Study Guide for Use Your Brain

Upon Request...Programs will be designed for specific themes such as holidays, Black History, and specific curriculums. Special programs are available for children with disabilities or those who speak English as a Second Language. Contact Sherry to arrange special programs to meet your needs.

Need something different? Yes, you may book Sherry for a combination of performance and workshops. Just ask! Sherry can develop a program for your specific theme and audience.

Pssssst...Want to watch Sherry to tell a story? Click here!

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