Dispatches from the Moth

2021

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Oct 08, 2021

Moth Playlist: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by The Moth Staff

Stories bring light, depth, heart, and yes--sometimes even humor--to the most sobering of circumstances. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we offer a playlist that reflects a range of experiences and emotions. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #BreastCancerAwarenessMonthPlaylist { width: 350px; }...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 29, 2021

Stories of Sun Valley, Idaho

by Kate Tellers

Kate Tellers Reflects on an Unforgettable Workshop As soon as the submissions started rolling in for our virtual storytelling workshop with Sun Valley, Idaho I knew that it was going to be a good one. Prior to the pandemic my work with The Moth as Director of MothWorks had me hopping cities, and while I appreciated a reprieve from long airport security lines (I actually stopped buying shoes that tied so that I could get through them more quickly), I've missed the thrill of getting to know a new...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 24, 2021

Moth Playlist: Hispanic Heritage Month

by The Moth Staff

From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The history of the Hispanic and Latinx communities is fundamentally a part of American history and society. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're looking back at some of our favorite stories from Hispanic storytellers. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #HispanicHeritageMonthPlaylist { width: 350px; }...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 14, 2021

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #41

by The Moth Staff

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity Lesson #41: SCENE "A Love Letter to my Daughter"- Kujegi Camara Just like real school, Storytelling School with The Moth has returned! We hope these activities will be a good way to ease yourself back into the swing of things. As you’re getting back into the swing of things, we hope these activities will be a good way to ease yourself back in. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about ove...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Sep 09, 2021

Moth Playlist: Teacher Appreciation!

by The Moth Staff

If it were up to us, we’d put teachers on the highest possible pedestal and pay them a king’s ransom in gold, but in lieu of that, we will honor them Moth style. This week’s playlist features A+ stories from teachers we love. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #TeacherAppreciationPlaylist { width: 350px; }...

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