Dispatches from the Moth

Explore interviews, storytelling tips, playlists and other Mothy fun curated by our staff and community.

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 21, 2022

Moth Playlist: Fresh Starts

by The Moth Staff

The etymology of "January" comes from "Janus," the Roman god of beginnings and transitions. In this playlist, we honor this month's namesake with stories of fresh starts and big changes.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 11, 2022

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #45

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #45: OBJECTS "The Only Lonely Girl"- Krisy Lawlor Storytelling School with The Moth is here to help you ring in the new year! We hope you had a restful break and are ready to jump back into some storytelling. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about feeling lonely and making new friends. We met Krisy at The Moth Teacher Institute. Hosted by The Moth, The Moth Teacher Institute brings together in-service 5th-12th grade teachers from across the country...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 05, 2022

Moth Playlist: Winter Wonderland

by The Moth Staff

The merry and bright parts of the season are now behind us, but we can still pretend that we are in a Winter Wonderland with these stories of snow, ice and adventure.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 23, 2021

Moth Playlist: Staff Favorites

by The Moth Staff

For Moth staffers, choosing a favorite story is like trying to choose a favorite child, yet we have put together a playlist with some of our most beloved ones. Think of it as our little gift to you.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 13, 2021

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #44

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #44: ACTION: "Victorious"- Wilson Portorreal Happy Holidays from all of us here at Storytelling School with The Moth! As we reach the end of yet another very eventful year, we hope this story will give you the strength to power through. For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about saving the day. This week’s Storytelling School story is: “Victorious” by Wilson Portorreal Watch the video: Read the transcript of Wilson’s story.

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