Dispatches from the Moth

Explore interviews, storytelling tips, playlists and other Mothy fun curated by our staff and community.

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 15, 2024

Storytelling School Blog #69

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...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 10, 2024

Storytelling School Blog #68

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...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Aug 06, 2024

The Moth's Cool It! Playlist

by The Moth

We don’t know about you, but around this time of year we start yearning for some relief from the heat. While we can’t do anything about the temperature, we can bring you cool stories of glacier hikes, skiing, icy dives and arctic dog sledding!

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 14, 2024

Lesson #67: Thank you teachers! “Not in the Lesson Plan” - James Hamilton

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #67: Thank you teachers! “Not in the Lesson Plan” - James Hamilton Happy May! For this teacher’s appreciation month we wanted to highlight a story from our archives that celebrates the importance of educators. We here at the Moth are so grateful for you. This month’s Storytelling School story is: “Not in the Lesson Plan” by James Hamilton Watch the video. You can read the transcript of James’s story here.

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