Sample Programs

Don’t be surprised if you want to move, chant, sing, think, imagine and dream!

 

'Round the World With Stories

Folktales from around the globe explore our cultural diversity while celebrating the common bonds we share with our brothers and sisters throughout the world. (Grades PreK-12) 

You Can't Bully Me!

A storytelling assembly designed to highlight the behaviors of the bully, the bullied, and the bystander. (Grades K-6)

Characters with Character

Meet characters with character – and characters who have to learn things the hard way – in stories from around the world. A TRRFCC assembly! Stories highlight: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. (Grades K-8)

Animal Tales

Animals do ….. and say! …… some amazing things. Stories that explore and celebrate Earth and her creatures. (Grades PreK-8)

Civil War/Civil Rights

History comes alive through the unique blending of historical fact and fiction.
(Grades 5-12)

Pi in the Sky!

Stories with math problems to solve. (Grades K-5)

Stories and Songs Just for Fun

A delightful mix of laughter, stories and songs. Full of fun! (All ages)

Ghosts, Shivers and Screams

A witches' brew of spine-tingling stories! These stories run shivers down your spine and cause those little hairs on the back of your neck to rise. You might want to bring a friend – it will be dark when you go home! (Ages 10 and up, adults)

Giggles, Jumps and Squeals

A whole lot of Halloween fun and a little spooky too! Family-friendly stories celebrate the season with just enough shivers to delight listeners of all ages.

Customized Programs

Sue loves a new challenge! She creates programs to fit your needs, tailoring it to curriculum goals, grade levels, subject areas, or holidays. (Grades PreK-12)

Living Out Loud!

Celebrate LIFE! with laughter and grace. Weaving personal stories and folktales with songs and music, this veteran of marriage and motherhood creates a tapestry that is rich, bold and inspirational. (Adults)

Summer Library 2010: "Haunted Tales @ Your Library"

Giants? Trolls? Monsters?
Whispers. Footsteps. Things hiding under the bed.
Sh-sh-sh. Do you hear that? Be careful. You never know what might happen.
Join Sue Black, Queen of the Haunted Tales, for a delightfully frightful time – just enough scare, just enough fun. And only if you dare!

 

Sue is on the Illinois Arts Council and Arts-in-Education rosters. Partial funding may be available.
Sue welcomes the opportunity to work with you to present a program tailored to your needs at an appropriate price.