MacDonald's workshops empower the beginning teller, quickly turning novices into eager tellers. Workshops can be tailored to the needs of schools, libraries, and festivals.
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| Thai teachers learn to tell "Monkey and Rabbit" |
"I left with three stories to tell the next week and the glimmer of belief that I am, after all, cut out to work with children." Phyllis Silling, school librarian
"The exuberance that existed in the sessions was contagious."...Professor Spencer G. Shaw, University of Washington.
"Your knowledge of people (teachers, especially) creates a bridge…you set a standard for us and for every teller who follows."...Jane Stenson, Baker Demonstration School, National-Louis University
"Margie MacDonald is always a good presenter and gives every workshop attendee a wonderful pocket of stories to carry away forever, for free! Great handouts too."...Seattle Public Library Staff Day Attendee
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| Librarians in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Borneo) act out "Kanji-Jo, the Nestlings" s |
"Your program was wonderful, exactly what I hoped for. It's no wonder you've made this your life's work. …Your choice of stories was absolutely perfect, and I truly appreciate the care you took to streamline this presentation to the Burke's exhibit." ...Diane Quinn, Burke Museum
"As creative and concise as your wonderful books!"...SCBWI workshop, Bellingham, Washington