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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 20, 2025

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #72

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Lesson #72: PRINCIPLE: "The Long Game" - "Xocoatl (Bitter Water)" - Tod KellyWelcome back to another month of diving deep into the art of storytelling. This month, we're exploring the principle of "The Long Game," where persistence and patience pay off, often with hilarious results!This month’s Storytelling School story is:"Xocoatl (Bitter Water)" by Tod Kelly.Watch the video: Tod Kelly's Story Here You can read the transcript of Tod’s story here:After you’ve watched and read the story, you can ...

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #71

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Lesson #71: PRINCIPLE: Shared Experience “The Bad Hair Cut” - Alfonso LacayoINTRODUCTORY GREETINGSWelcome to Storytelling School with The Moth! This month, in honor of Black History Month, we're exploring a story that touches on a universal experience while also highlighting the unique cultural significance of hair within the Black community.This month’s Storytelling School story is: “The Bad Hair Cut” by Alfonso Lacayo. You can watch the video here! You can read the transcript of Alfonso’s stor...

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #70

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Lesson #70: Things We Carry “Olympic Torch” - Martha CooneyHappy New Year! We are so excited to share this first blog of 2025 and it is our 70th blog post! If it is your first time reading the blog or 70th thank you so much for being a part of our Moth Education Community.This month’s Storytelling School story is:“Olympic Torch” by Martha CooneyWatch the video. You can read the transcript of Marha’s story here.After you’ve watched and read the story, you can do the following activities: Talk to...