Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Feb 12, 2025
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #71: PRINCIPLE: Shared Experience “The Bad Hair Cut” - Alfonso LacayoINTRODUCTORY GREETINGSWelcome to Storytelling School with The Moth! This month, in honor of Black History Month, we're exploring a story that touches on a universal experience while also highlighting the unique cultural significance of hair within the Black community.This month’s Storytelling School story is: “The Bad Hair Cut” by Alfonso Lacayo. You can watch the video here! You can read the transcript of Alfonso’s stor...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 15, 2025
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #70: Things We Carry “Olympic Torch” - Martha CooneyHappy New Year! We are so excited to share this first blog of 2025 and it is our 70th blog post! If it is your first time reading the blog or 70th thank you so much for being a part of our Moth Education Community.This month’s Storytelling School story is:“Olympic Torch” by Martha CooneyWatch the video. You can read the transcript of Marha’s story here.After you’ve watched and read the story, you can do the following activities: Talk to...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 15, 2024
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #69: HEROES “My Mother’s Drive” - Shristi KarkiHappy November! This month we have a story from a Moth Story Lab workshop participant that was featured on the Moth Radio Hour and podcast this week! We hope you enjoy it. Check back next month for a holiday archive special!This month’s Storytelling School story is:“My Mother’s Drive” by Shristi KarkiWatch the video. You can read the transcript of Shristi’s story here.After you’ve watched and read the story, you can do the following activit...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 10, 2024
by The Moth Staff
Lesson #68: Taking The Shot “Friends By Choice ” - Reina Bolds
Happy September from The Moth and welcome back to school!
This month’s Storytelling School story is:
“On the Move” by Reina Bolds
Watch the video. You can read the transcript of Reina’s story here.
After you’ve watched and read the story, you can do the following activities:
Talk to each other about Reina’s story.
For each post, we’ll highlight a different crafting strateg...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 28, 2024
by Jen Lue and Suzanne Rust
This past month shined the spotlight on the lives, accomplishments, and creativity of Asian American and Pacific Islanders. To continue the celebration, we have curated an array of creators who utilize various mediums to express themselves and share their stories.
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Host Shankar Vedantam combines science and storytelling in The Hidden Brain podcast.
Jay Kaspian Kang’s Time To Say Goodbye podcast looks at A...
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