ABOUT ME

KATHY JESSUP: STORYTELLER, CHILDREN'S WRITER

Edmonton children’s Writer and Storyteller Kathy Jessup is now into her second decade of entertaining audiences. Over the years she’s performed her original tales in countless schools, libraries, concerts and festivals across Canada--- from Inuvik to Regina, and from Vancouver to Halifax. Kathy’s stories and articles have appeared in various publications including the children’s magazine CHICKADEE, and the Alberta Centennial anthology Under the WideBlue Sky: Alberta Stories to Read and Tell published by Red Deer Press. Kathy’s CD LISTEN UP: Tellable Tales for Hungry Ears features a selection of her original stories for families. You can also hear Kathy on CDs by T.A.L.E.S. (The Alberta League Encouraging Storytelling) including the recently released T.A.L.E.S. on the wind. When Kathy’s not telling stories, she keeps busy with a number of different workshops including her very popular writing workshops for children. She’s presented “Tell Me A Story” (for Grades K-2) and “Write On!” (for Grades 3-6) to school children throughout Alberta over the past fifteen years. Kathy also features these workshops at Teachers’ Conventions and Professional Development Days for educational and literacy organizations.

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Kathy belongs to some wonderful Storytelling and Literary organizations. Check them out!