Video: Illustrator Michelle Buvala from “Mesquite Tree Studio” unboxes the first shipment of copies of The Fox and the Crow: Art and Stories Inspired by Aesop.” This book is a cooperative project with Sean Buvala. Sean, by the way, is responsible for the shaky camera. :-).
Read More“It was so important to me that…that I neither shield my audience from the depth and rigor of what it is to be a good storyteller nor do I present it in such a way that they feel like it’s never attainable, that they can’t reach it.” ::: Author and Storyteller Laura S. Packer is the creator of “From Audience to Zeal: The ABCs of Finding, Crafting, and Telling a Great Story.” Part 3: Laura Packer and Sean Buvala discuss the nature of Laura’s new book. They talk about the need to create an “invite” for the reader. They discuss the nature of how stories are used for bonding people’s lives together in the midst of a real-life lab(rador) in the office. Woof. Part 3 of 8. Learn more at audiencetozeal.com.
Read MoreHey Folks! We’re at the Mesa Book Festival this weekend, Saturday, December 8th, 2018 in downtown Mesa, Arizona. We’ve got a small handful of new books that will make great gifts for the authors, artists, poets, and storytellers in your life.
Read MoreGet on the list! The following (below on this page) lists are to keep you informed about upcoming books. These lists below are used only…
Read MoreOur publisher, has as released a new podcast series with short fables and tales, a bit of commentary and usually under 5 minutes. Designed for teens and adults.
Read MoreJust a tease of the art coming from our new collection of Aesop tales. Visit smalltoothdog.com for details.
Read MoreWhat a great night of adult storytelling for World Storytelling Day on March 18, 2017. Pics and vids
Read MoreWe asked oral storytellers from around the world to answer the question, “What should storytellers know about the art and craft of storytelling?” You’ll find many of their responses in this write-in journal. In addition to the 30+ comments and 20 focused questions, you’ll find some blank pages for you to generate your own thoughts and ideas.
Read MoreShort Short Video of Michelle Buvala working on art for our next kids’ book. The Fox and the Crow.
Read More100 lucky families received a free copy of the DADDYTELLER book from Sean. PESD uses a bee as a mascot (“We BEE-lieve in You!”)…so
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