Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Feb 09, 2021
by Moth EDU
Lesson #34: DELIVERY: "Roar"- Amanda Gorman
Welcome to the first official 2021 Storytelling School with The Moth! If you were as blown away as we were by the performance of Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate, at the inauguration a few weeks ago, you’re going to love her Moth story about putting yourself out there, trying your best, and ending up where you’re meant to be.
This week’s Storytelling School story is:
“Roar” by Amanda Gorman Read the transcript of...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 25, 2020
by The Moth
Updated Post - 11/25/2020
Dear Moth Community,
Since its inception The Moth has been dedicated to not only elevating diverse voices, but to trying to build bridges of understanding across racial and socioeconomic divides through true, personal storytelling. Now, as Black Lives Matter and various social justice movements continue to challenge the moral, cultural, legal and social entitlements that deny racial justice to millions, The Moth holds tighter than ever...
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Oct 16, 2020
by The Moth Staff
When life throws punches (and wow, does it ever), you’ve got to make like Muhammad Ali–float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, and put up your dukes.Because we think that everyone could use a little strength and encouragement these days, this week’s playlist features storytellers who went the 12 rounds and came out champions.
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Oct 02, 2020
by The Moth Staff
“Find me a find, catch me a catch.” That’s what the best matchmakers do, but most people are out there struggling on their own, searching for a soulmate, or at the very least, a decent date, and the results are story-worthy.
This week’s playlist features adventures about the ups and downs of looking for love.
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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 18, 2020
by The Moth Staff
Mistakes, we’ve made a few…and while we’re not one hundred percent certain that,“what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” we are sure that there is probably a good story in there somewhere. This week’s playlist joyfully exposes some of life’s imperfect moments.
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