Event Information

  • Tue
    30
    Nov
    2021

    In Conversation With Rita Cox

    7 pm

    In Conversation with Rita Cox and Friends: Celebrating the Album Launch of Wit and Wisdom
    November 30th, 7pm Eastern Time (more time zones here)

     
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    This is a free event- all are welcome! 


    On November 30th, join us for a fascinating online panel discussion to officially launch the highly anticipated CD, Wit and Wisdom: Anansi Tales and Other Stories. We'll explore and celebrate this new album by iconic storyteller, author, teacher and librarian, Dr. Rita Cox. Learn more about the album here.
     
    In Conversation with Rita Cox is a panel-style talk with Rita and some of her distinguished colleagues who are experts in storytelling, library sciences, literacy advocacy and education. Over the course of this 90-minute talk, Rita and her guests will examine the role of oral tradition and the art of storytelling, and why albums like Wit and Wisdom are so important. With questions from the audience encouraged, this event promises to be a thought-provoking discussion led by master storyteller, Dr Rita Cox.

    Joining Rita will be Itah Sadu, Jean Augustine, Dan Yashinsky, Debra Baptiste, Kesha Christie and Jeffrey Canton. Read the presenter bios on the Eventbrite page
     
    This event will be hosted on Zoom as a webinar. The link will be in your confirmation email. Questions? Email [email protected]

    Hosts Marion Gruner, Selina Eisenberg and Heather Whaley. StorySave Committee members.