MARY JO HUFF

MARY JO is available as a KEYNOTE SPEAKER along with presentations as workshop leader connected to the power of story and puppet play. She enjoys speaking at family nights and opening ceremonies. She has been an MC for events across the United States.

Invite Mary Jo to your area to perform for children in schools and for family events. She will share the fun of wiggles and giggles with a delightful and interactive presentation.

Mary Jo is a Keynote presenter for SDE (Staff Development for Educators) across the country for Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade statewide and national conferences. She has been honored as a Keynote speaker and presenter along with night time storytelling for DLM Express by McGraw Hill, and workshops for ASCD. Mary Jo has appeared at many state conferences as their Keynote speaker and has written articles for several publications. She has presented at NAEYC, SECCA and the national IRA and HEAD START conferences.

Mary Jo is the first speaker to get a standing ovation before and after her Keynote. Maria Elena Buria, Early Childhood Coordinator
Barry University, Miami, FL

E-MAIL maryjo@storytellin.com for a packet filled with information and pricing for events.

Author:

"Storytelling With Puppets, Props and Playful Tales" was awarded the coveted "PEGASUS" award from the National Storytelling Network.. The book and "Storytelling Time," a training video, have received the "PARENTS CHOICE" approval. This publication along with the highly acclaimed training VIDEO -Storytelling Time and the first CD - Stories for Kids received the Parent's Choice approval.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS:

"Creative Storytelling"July, 2010 Frog Street Press
"Story Play: A Bridge to Literacy and Language one Story at a Time!" 2011,
Gryphon House
"Peeper Power" - join the fun of playing with Peeper puppets! This little book shows the educational fun anyone can create with a pair of Peepers.

"Fabulous Fables by the Dozen"

SEASONAL BOOKS:

"Fall Frolic"
"Winter Whimsy"
"Spring Fling"
"Summer Surprise"

Recording Artist:

CD: "Storytelling for Kids"
CD: "CHICKEN FUN!" iParenting, Dove, Teacher's Choice awards
CD: "PEEPER PIZZAAZZZ!" - iParenting, Dove awards
NEW CD "GETTIN' LOOSE with MOTHER GOOSE and SOME OF HER SILLY
FRIENDS".....
DVD - "Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Storytellin' Fun!" - Dove, NAPPA, Kid's First awards
DVD - NEW - "Storytelling Tips, Techniques, and Tools" a learn how to do it hour filled with information about storytelling, puppets and how to have fun with language.

Writer and On-Camera Talent:

Check out the CDs and DVDs for fun with children ages 2 to 8.

About Mary Jo Huff:
Mary Jo is a multi-award winning Author, Early Childhood Educator, Professional Storyteller and Recording Artist with more than 35 years of experience. She is the author of "Storytelling with Puppets, Props and Playful Tales," a resource book that inspires others to get excited about telling stories. This book received the coveted PEGASUS AWARD from the National Storytelling Network Youth Org. She is also the author of six publications for Early Childhood educators.

Her CD recordings include "Storytelling for Kids"

"Chicken Fun!" - "Storytelling for Kids" - "Peeper Pizzaazzz!" - "Gettin' Loose with Mother Goose and Some of Her Silly Friends " *** a DVD - Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Storytellin' Fun!"

Mary Jo believes that storytelling is an important part of every Early Childhood curriculum and she created a one-of-a-kind video that will inspire others to tell stories.

VIDEO: Easy-to-imitate ways to turn novice storytellers into captivating experts is demonstrated on the video. You learn how to develop a storytelling curriculum that suits your specific classroom needs and is flexible enough to adapt for all listening levels. See the "Eency Weency Spider" in action.

Groups of children and adults have become captivated with these easy ways to present storytelling and find a new excitement for literature. They learn how to turn ordinary props and puppets into dynamic teaching tools and they sharpen listening and pre-reading skills, phonemic awareness, speaking, writing and thinking skills.

Mary Jo is dedicated to sharing her love of storytelling and the knowledge of her vast experience. Join the fun!

Mary Jo is available for:

Keynote Presentations
Conference Speaker & Entertainer
School Presentations
Visiting Author
Workshops, Staff Development, In-service and Seminars for Teachers, Child Care Providers, Family Child Care
FULL DAY or HALF-DAY *** MAKE/TAKE included
Children (Half Day and Full Day)
Residencies and Family Night Entertainment
Libraries, Family Literacy Groups
Title 1, Step Ahead, Head Start, Reading First

ALL programs can be designed to meet your needs. Call, write, or Email Mary Jo at maryjo@storytellin.com
for availability and fee schedule. ...........................................................ONCE UPON A TIME

Affiliations:

NAEYC (National Association for the Education of the Young Child)
SECA (Southern Early Childhood Association)
IAEYC (Indiana Association for the Education of the Young Child)
EAEYC & 4 C (Evansville, IN)
NSN (National Storytelling Network)
RIVERTOWN STORYTELLERS * Co-founder
PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA
INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOC.
ASCD
CMN (Children's Music Network)