References

"Miriam's stories take children and adults back to the 'Once Upon A Time' of knights, dragons, and damsels who are not really in distress. Her voice and the elegant movements with which she accents her work enhance her telling." -- Markey Duckworth, Children's Librarian for Granville Count Public Library (NC)

"Thank you for the inspiration you provided our county's children, parents, and teachers. I hope they realized what a treasure they received. Thank you again for participating in the festival, and I look forward to seeing you (and listening to your stories) in the future!" -- Claire Basney, Head of Youth Services for H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library (NC)

"Thank you for the story telling and my favorite story teller is the one who toled the story about the snow and the shoe. ... I hope I can come back agin to see her. She was really really good and her story's are good. Sincerely, Jesse C." (from a letter by an elementary school student, which was sent to the organizer of the Seventh Annual Vance County Storytelling Festival)

"I thank you for having the time to tell the wonderful arabain stories. Your stories helped me to learn more about other cultures. Yours truely, Andrea" (from a letter sent by a fourth grade student at St. Paul Lutheran School)

"You carry on tradition...A storyteller you are indeed. Thank you for sharing. We look forward to hearing more." -- Ararat