Hans & Connie taking a reading bread
During her library performances and school assemblies,
Connie’s rare talent transforms an ordinary space
into a wondrous landscape and brings children and stories
back together. Her public library experience serves as
a bridge between the spoken and written word. From Appalachian
Mountain tales to literary stories and true-life adventures,
Connie’s storytelling helps students develop listening
skills and a passion for reading.
Library Performances:
Families come together for a shared time
of storytelling that entertains, intrigues, and delights
all. These concerts can also be designed for teenagers
and adults.
Junior/Senior High School:
Spellbinding storytelling from hair-raising
chillers to humorous mountain characters, dramatic contemporary
stories and captivating folktales meant for older imaginations
and sophisticated young adults. (50 minutes)
Maximum 500 students in each program.
Connie performing for 7th and 8th graders
Elementary School Assemblies:
Participatory, high-energy stories, both
traditional and contemporary, often accompanied by musical
sound effects and props.
K-3rd graders (30 minutes)
4th –6th graders (45 minutes)
Maximum 300 students in each program.
Students gather in a central location
for a unique listening experience. (45-55 minutes)
Maximum 1,200 students in each program.
Tailored for each school, 2-5 days that
can include classroom visits, PTA/family performances,
teacher workshops, and assemblies for the whole school.
North Carolina Performances:
Connie has been selected as a member of the North Carolina Tourist Artist Directory. Simple grants may be available to NC schools, libraries and presenters. Contact your local arts council and www.ncarts.org
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| “Like a great
wise resourceful spider – like Charlotte herself
– Connie spins iridescent filaments of courage,
color, and craftsmanship into a web of literary delight
which first attracts, then ensnares and ultimately
captures the minds and hearts and imaginations of
her listeners.”
- School Library Journal
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