2021
Monday, July 19th just happens to be National Moth Day. Who knew? Well, we did, so we put together a playlist that celebrates rebirth, awakenings, and coming out of your shell. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #NationalMothDayPlaylist { width: 350px; }...
Lesson #39: NERVES "Purple Hair"- Diamante Ortiz Happy summer from Storytelling School with The Moth! School is out, but don’t forget to keep those listening and discussion skills sharp with today’s story. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about making a change to look and feel more like yourself. This month’s Storytelling School story is: “Purple Hair” by Diamante Ortiz Watch the video. You can read the transcript of Diamante’s...
Breaking Free!Starting over, letting go, seizing the moment, and learning to use your outside voice. Celebrate (and savor) independence whenever you can.Let this week's playlist inspire your rebel spirit. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #BreakingFreePlaylist { width: 350px; }...
Presented in partnership with Bright Cellars Together, The Moth and our friends at Bright Cellars are celebrating our earth, which, from air to grapes, gives us small and large miracles every single day. Using these story prompts, we invite you to consider: What you might be able to do to better protect and preserve our natural resources? When was the last time you got outside and appreciated the great outdoors in your city or state? What about nature makes you feel most joyful? ...
Happy Juneteenth! Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americas in Galveston, Texas were finally informed that the Civil War had ended, and that they were free…two full years after President Abraham Lincoln declared it. A Gallup survey showed that more than 60 percent of Americans have little or no awareness about Juneteenth, reminding us that knowing our country's history and its stories is more important than ever. This week’s playlist cel...