It has been over thirty years since I first stepped onto a stage to tell a story and into a classroom to teach. Three decades of practicing these sister arts, of wrestling with words, and of guiding others to find their own. Yet, after all this time, I find myself reflecting not on what I have mastered, but on what I am still learning. When I speak with fellow writers, storytellers, and students, one shadow looms larger than any other: fear. We talk about writer’s block, stag

A word for storytellers and actors about storytelling– by KEVIN CORDI on Storytellers are the first actors. Before there were set designs, lighting plots, or directors, storytellers were telling stories. Storytellers are the first actors. Before there were set designs, lighting plots, or directors, storytellers were telling stories. Skillfully positioned words handled by a crafty raconteur steered the audience’s attention. An African Griot might use stories to warn c

This is an excerpt of a talk for business people around the world, from the classroom to the board room.

I'm Excited to Announce My New Book! After more than fifteen years of teaching literacy courses, working with future educators, and exploring what truly helps students become stronger readers, I am thrilled to share my newest book: Unlock the Power of Disciplinary Literacy: A Practical Guide to Teaching Within Your Content Areas This book is written for educators, pre-service teachers, literacy leaders, and anyone interested in helping students read more effectively across th

By Dr. Michael Wiliams, illustrated by Tsochoy Go By Kevin D. Cordi, Ph.D. My mother raised me to listen to people who have walked the...

Every day, hanging above our family television, stood a picture of a lone figure of a tall stoic man that I had never met. A man who...

The storyteller and the poet live in the world where words make a difference. How they tell or compose a story can determine the impact...

In our last post we talked with Lindsay Bonilla about her previous work, the conversation continues but tis time we talk about her work...

“You can’t read that!”” She yelled each time louder and louder, grabbing the book from my tiny hands. “You are not ready for something...

interview by Kevin Cordi, Ph.D. I want to introduce you to my friend, author/professional storyteller Lindsay Bonilla. We share many...

(To educators in all forms) We got this, you got this, We need this, this we have. As we consider the reason we think, act, learn, and...

Creating a Storytelling Club (Please share so more Youthful Voices are heard and storytelling clubs can grow.) The school day ends....

From: Kevin D. Cordi, Ph.D. RE: Sharing Good News I am happy to report that the book that I contributed to and served as the Lead Editor...

Think about Joy December 12, 2019 In our class we study joy as an ingredient that should be considered in every lesson plan. We study...

Story and theater have much to share.

Wanted! Your "social action" stories--written and/or recorded, original, or revisited. What is meant by a Social Action Story? "Story...

Barbara and I often travel to places because we love the discovery. A few years again we traveled to Barcelona and embraced the street...

I was the smallest person in the school, district, not school, but the entire district. There is one place that I was not small and that...

When my wife Barbara and I entered Prater, the expansive amusement park in Austria, we didn't know what to expect. I has some thoughts...

Shoot for the Moon—It is a good place to start out your writing or telling a story *For our fifteen-day trip to Vienna, Budapest,...