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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Feb 12, 2025

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #71

by The Moth Staff

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...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 15, 2025

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #70

by The Moth Staff

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...