Announcing Our Big 2021 Launch
New Resources For Story Lovers
Thank you for supporting How to Tell Stories to Children. We are excited to announce a major expansion in 2021.
This launch page will summarize the basics, and you will find more detail by following each link.
In less than 2 years, we went from a little self-published book to receiving endorsements from Dr. Jane Goodall and many New York Times bestselling authors and parenting guides, and becoming one of the best-selling parenting books on Amazon - now translated into 9 languages.
Today We Are Announcing the Next Stage of Our Storytelling Work
AUDIO STORIES
We are releasing 2 series of audio stories for children. You can sample the stories below, and learn more on our storytelling page.
The Storytelling Loop with Joseph Sarosy
A Story Village with Silke Rose West
After watching Joe and the kids go sledding, a raccoon and two ants go on the greatest sledding adventure of all time.
Randolph Roots, the gnome of the mountain, is burying Hedgehog in a pile of golden aspen leaves - when suddenly he hears a terrible sound.
Patreon is the only place you will find our audio stories for children. When you subscribe, you will gain immediate access to all our published stories (3 1/2 hrs) and receive a new one biweekly throughout the year.
PODCAST ON STORYTELLING
Our podcast on storytelling is a supplement to our book How to Tell Stories to Children, but is perfect as a stand alone.
In it, we combine the science of storytelling with a simple method, relevant social issues, practice exercises, and sample stories to help you become a storyteller with your child.
To learn more, visit our podcast page.
COMMUNITY
All this content is available on Patreon. You will find thorough info there, plus lots of stories and podcast episodes to sample (5 hrs and counting).
But you’ll find something more. Patreon members have multiple avenues to share feedback, attend live events, and get support - not just from us, but a growing community of like-minded folks.
We want to create a lively community of parents and storytellers. We are excited to be working with people who are truly interested in the topic, and we will be developing new stories and podcasts based on your suggestions.
You will also get access to live puppet shows, stories, and other interactive events, as well as an invite to an exclusive Facebook Group just for Patreon members. There you can post ideas, inspirations, questions, and more - and get feedback from us as well as the whole community.
In time, we plan to create a platform where you, our listeners and collaborators, can share your work and the work of other parents, educators, and creatives around the world.
About Us
SILKE (silk-uh) ROSE West, is a Waldorf teacher who has taught kindergarten for over thirty years. In 1995 she cofounded the Taos Waldorf School, and in 2015 she pioneered the first forest kindergarten in Northern New Mexico. She is renowned for her puppet shows and storytelling and consults with schools nationally.
JOSEPH SAROSY is the founder of The Juniper School, an outdoor school comprised of grades 1-3. He is a freelance writer for Fatherly, and in 2019 he self-published A Father’s Life, a finalist in the 2019 NIEA Awards. He works with men and fathers locally, and created the #Greatdad campaign to highlight great fathers across the nation. His blog The Storytelling Loop has been read by over 70,000 people worldwide.
How to Tell Stories to Children - The Book
We first published How to Tell Stories to Children in August of 2019 with a hand-drawn cover from a dear friend. Since that humble beginning, we have gained the endorsement of Jane Goodall, many New York Times bestselling authors (like parenting guide Steve Biddulph), been translated into 9 languages, and become one of the best-selling parenting books on Amazon.
A new edition is due out from Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt in over 50 countries in June 2021. The self-published edition is no longer available.
The Big Picture
If you've made it this far down, then you obviously have an interest in storytelling. Our work, even including our new series of audio stories, is all designed to help you and others awaken to a simple fact - you are already a good storyteller.
While we have experienced a lot of success with this book and our stories, our richest success lies with our own children and students. That is the ultimate message - telling stories isn't about coming up with some powerful narrative, it's about connecting with your loved ones in deep and lasting ways.
Our desire is to help you awaken to the beautiful intimacy that comes when you and your children explore your imaginations together. There are few things sweeter in life, and we wish you as much success with your family as we have had in ours.