About Shawn
Storytelling with Shawn Middleton
“ A Child’s Imagination Should Be Society's Inspiration”~ Quote by Shawn Middleton
Touring New England, Storyteller, and Author, Shawn Middleton mesmerizes his audiences! With his unique style of storytelling he brings stories to life with finger puppets, sound effects, voice dramatization, pauses, rhythm, sign language, mime and Hip Hop dance. Children, parents, teachers, librarians, and community members will be educated, entertained and engaged. Audiences don’t just listen. They sing, clap, dance, chant and roar with laughter.
With experience in early childhood education, hip-hop dance, sign language and mime, he combines a dramatic flair with great passion to create a unique style of storytelling. As a professional storyteller for 10 years, he has brought his genius for spinning yarns to communities from New England to Florida, with the goal of fostering a deep appreciation for storytelling, reading and writing.
Professional Experiences:
- Shawn has delivered over 2,500 stories at schools, libraries, early learning centers and festivals.
- Shawn has been on the summer reading tour Kid, Books and the Arts in 2004.
- He has served as artist in residence at numerous elementary schools throughout the Northeast.
- Shawn has led storytelling workshops across the region including Washington D.C. for the National Association for the Education of Young Children 2009 Annual Conference and in Anaheim, CA for the National Association for the Education of Young Children 2010 Annual Conference
- He is a member of the League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling and a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- He has performed for toddler groups to adult audiences.
Author:
- Shawn is the author of the children’s book, “Sam and the Peanut Butter Crackers.” Published in 2009.
CD’s:
- Released three CD’s, The Live CD released in 2002, Tell Me A Story released in 2006, and A Story For Me & A Story For You, Just released in July 2010.
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