Dispatches from the Moth

2022

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jul 26, 2022

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity Lesson #51

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #51: THE WORLD AS IT WAS - “War and Popcorn” - Mariam Bazeed INTRODUCTORY GREETINGS Storytelling School with The Moth is here to keep your storytelling-brains churning even while on Summer break! This month, we’re taking a look at a story about family and home. We first met Mariam in a Community Workshop with Muslim Writer’s Collective. The Moth Community Program provides the space, tools and expertise for people to practice the art and craft of personal s...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 30, 2022

A Message from The Moth on Roe v. Wade

by The Moth

Hello Moth Community, Although we knew it was coming, we were deeply shaken when we heard the news about the Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe V. Wade. We’ve been preparing for this decision to happen for weeks. In early June, we produced a special episode of The Moth Podcast and created a playlist of stories about the importance of bodily autonomy. None of that changes the fact that after the ruling was made public, we found ourselves at a loss for words. As we process this news,...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 15, 2022

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity Lesson #50

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #50: YOU: “Let it Go” - David Lepelstat + a bonus of 4 more stories from Hidden Treasure: The Moth’s Education Showcase This is our 50th post for Storytelling School with The Moth! For this special post, we wanted to highlight a full episode of the Moth Radio Hour brought to you live from the Education Program’s Showcase at the Bell House in January of 2020. We’ve previously featured four stories from this episode (links and principles below). This m...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jun 04, 2022

Moth Playlist: Bodily Autonomy

by The Moth

As we wait for a ruling from the Supreme Court over the state of Roe v. Wade – The Moth presents this extended playlist featuring stories about the right to make important decisions about ones health and body. We hope you listen to these stories with an open heart and an open mind. Consider listening to, or sharing, these stories with those around you. ...

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