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"Thank you,
Ms. Fields, for telling us about famous black people. I really
learned a lot. My favorite was Madam C. J. Walker. "
Jacqueline
Glenn Dale Elementary
4th grade student
"The
stories you told us were cool. I might want to be a doctor like
Dr. Ben Carson. I like to help people. I also want to bring my
reading and science grades up like Dr. Carson brought his grades
up when he was in 5th grade. You are a good
storyteller. Thank you again! "
Israel
Glenn Dale Elementary
4th grade
Dear Mrs.
Fields/The Story Lady,
"Thank you. Your stories are very inspiring. I loved them.
I hope you can tell us some more stories. "
Navagaye
Glenn Dale Elementary
4th grade
Dear Mrs.
Fields/The Story Lady,
"Thank you for telling us those great stories. I was very
happy to hear them. Also, I would be very happy if you would
come back and tell us more about African Americans. One day I
might be a famous African American. Hope I see you soon. "
Malik
Glenn Dale Elementary
4th grade |
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The Story Lady
presents an inspiring Black History program for students in grades 3
through 6 using storytelling, props from the historical period, coupled
with student participation. The stories are about the lives of three
famous African Americans who are as follows: Carter G. Woodson, Madam C.
J. Walker, and Dr. Benjamin Carson.
The
program begins with the history of Carter G. Woodson, who is the Father of
Black History Month in America. Students will learn why America
celebrates Black History Month. Next the program moves to the history of
Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first female of any racial group in the
United States to become a self-made millionaire. The
presentation tells
about her childhood and how she overcame countless struggles to become a
self-made millionaire. The program concludes with telling the modern-day
historic story of Dr. Benjamin Carson, who is currently the Director of
Pediatric Neurosurgery at the John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He
is the first neurosurgeon to successfully separate Siamese twins who were
joined at the head with both twins surviving the operation. The program
tells about his many childhood obstacles and how
 he rose above them.
Students hear
these stories and get inspired. They will realize that regardless of the
obstacles and struggles that they face in life, they too, have the ability
already within to overcome them and become a modern-day historic success.
Students leave the program feeling inspired, encouraged and motivated to
achieve!
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Make this a memorable occasion with
The Story Lady.
To contact The Story Lady:
410-414-3063,
410-231-9582 or
Email.
To learn more about The Story Lady visit our
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Carter G.
Woodson’s image borrowed from
www.library.umass.edu
Dr. Benjamin Carson’s image borrowed from
www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Madam C. J. Walker’s image borrowed from
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“The Calvert Library was so sad to lose Glenda Fields as our own personal
Story Lady on staff but have rediscovered her talent and joy for
storytelling through wonderful black history programs that she has
developed for our audiences. The attendees go from mesmerized to
delighted, all the while learning about a rich culture. Glenda draws the
crowd in with wonderful stories, props and magical moments. Thank you,
Glenda! Excellent work!”
Robyn
Truslow
Public Relations Coordinator
Calvert Library
"Mrs. Fields
gave an engaging and exciting look at the history of many famous
African Americans. The students at Glen Dale Elementary
thoroughly enjoyed learning as they dressed up in historical clothing
and listened to stories from our past."
Ms. Dhenzel
Glenn Dale Elementary School
Dear
Ms. Fields/The Story Lady,
"Thank you for telling me those wonderful stories. Before, I didn’t
know anything about Madam C. J. Walker. "
Azizah
Glenn Dale Elementary
4th grade student
Thank you, Mrs. Fields.
"You are a 4-star Storyteller. Thank you for telling us about Madam C.
J. Walker and Ben Carson. They both did wonderful things. These are the
best stories I’ve heard all year. "
Basil
Glenn Dale Elementary
4th grade
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