Dispatches from the Moth

2020

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 13, 2020

Moth Playlist: Gather Together

by The Moth Staff

"People, people who need people, are the luckiest people in the world." Who are we to argue with Barbara Streisand? We all are fortunate enough to need a dose of human connection. This week's playlist is all about coming together and making those bonds. Friendships and support systems forged around the corner and across the globe, sometimes under the strangest circumstances or with the most unexpected people. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #GatherTogetherPlaylist { width: 3...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 10, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #31

by Moth EDU

Lesson #31: MOMENT IN TIME "Pool Party"- David Lepelstat Did you miss us? We’re back with more Storytelling School with The Moth! As we all adjust to the new normal, we hope these posts have been something to look forward to and given you a burst of joy and empathy. The Moth’s EDU team is here for you! For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about redefining family. This month’s Storytelling School story is: “Pool Party” by David Lepelstat You can read the tran...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 10, 2020

Near and Far: Stories of Exploration

by The Moth x Expedia

A partnership with The Moth and Expedia. 2020 may have required many of us to press pause on our immediate travel plans, but at The Moth we know that there's no stopping wanderlust. In celebration of the adventures you've taken in the past, the excursions you will take again in the future and all those unpredictable moments in between The Moth and Expedia have teamed up to bring you Near and Far: Stories of Exploration. Below, we invite you to join us in sharing your own unexpected 2...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 01, 2020

Moth Playlist: Loss and Love

by The Moth Staff

Storyteller Kate Braestrup says, “walk fearlessly into the house of mourning, for grief is only love that has come up against its oldest challenge.” In honor of Dia de los Muertos and All Souls Day, we dedicate this week’s playlist to the ones we’ve loved and the ones we’ve lost. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #LossAndLovePlaylist { width: 350px; }...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Oct 30, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Special Announcement

by Moth EDU

Introducing our first ever All Country High School SLAM Team! The Moth's Education program is incredibly excited to announce that this semester we are piloting an All Country team: a free, virtual workshop for 10th-12th graders from all over the United States. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2020. Applications are due Monday, November 2nd and workshops start on Saturday, November 7th. You can find the application here and email allcity@themoth.org and check out them...

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