The Hidden Power of Stories: How Narratives Shape Who We Become
Think about the last time a story stopped you in your tracks. Maybe it was a novel that kept you up until 3am, a film that left you sitting in stunned silence, or an anecdote that shifted how you saw the world. Stories don’t just entertain us, they fundamentally change us. In our hyperconnected world, […]
An Interview with Catherine Heinemeyer & Gemma McDermott
Changelings: Neurodiversity, Mythology and the Climate Crisis Changelings gives a voice to neurodiverse young people who share their own unique powers which stem from their sensitivities to the climate crisis. The show will be performed by its creators, Cath Heinemeyer and Gemma McDermott, at the Yorkshire Festival of Story on the 19th of November. Click […]
An Interview with Juwen Zhang
Reviving China’s Fairy Tales: An Interview with Juwen Zhang The Dragon Daughter and Other Lin Lan Fairy Tales is a collection of traditional Chinese stories, selected and translated by Juwen Zhang, a Professor of Chinese Studies and Folklore at Willamette University. Zhang will be hosting an online event at the Yorkshire Festival of Story on […]
An Interview with Sofie Miller
On Sunday 12th November at 2pm, Sofie Miller will take the stage at the Yorkshire Festival of Story to bring Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren’s iconic character, to life. We recently caught up with Sofie to learn more about her portrayal of Pippi and what makes this character so inspiring for people of all ages. Click […]
Interview with Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey
Join Andrew Benfield, Richard Horsey, Kunzang Choden and Sita on Thursday 9th November 1-2pm for ‘In Search of Yeti’. Together they will discuss Richard and Andrew’s journey through India, Myanmar, Nepal and Bhutan in search of the truth behind the yeti legend as well as the importance it holds in Himalayan culture. Mollie Parker recently […]
Interview with Sadhana Naithani
Join us this year on Tuesday 7th November for a virtual talk with internationally acclaimed folklorist Sadhana Naithani, as she delves into the world of the folk narrative. As a published author and professor of folklore and literature, Sadhana has explored and documented the deeper cultural, social, and political facets of the folklore genre. Recently, […]
An Interview with Deborah Newbold
Join Deborah Newbold for King Lear Retold on Saturday 4th November 7pm-8:40pm for a deeply felt and often uproariously funny retelling of Shakespeare’s King Lear. Deborah makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone in her bold and compelling performance that has all the power and grace of the original text, presented in a charismatic, thoroughly modern style. […]
An Interview with Alan Donegan
Join Alan Donegan on Tuesday 7th November 4-5pm GMT for his FREE ONLINE event. Here Alan will help you envisage and create your personally crafted extraordinary life, through accessible and inspiring means. Alan believes that being a successful entrepreneur means that you need to be a hit of a rebel and do something different. So […]
Interview with Children’s Story Competition Judge Atinuke
Atinuke is an award-winning children’s author and traditional oral storyteller who is this year’s Children’s Story Competition Judge. Kaden James recently caught up with Atinuke to talk about the YFOS Children’s Story Competition, the inspiration behind her own books and her experience as a storyteller. Click here to access the Festival Living Room 2 where […]
Interview with M. G. Vaciago
M.G. Vaciago is an accomplished children’s author who has won a multitude of awards including the 2023 Borough of Broxbourne award for her anti-bullying work, a finalist award for the 2021 and 2022 IAN Book of the Year, The Royal Connection award for Empowering Children and The Smart Social award. Sophia Foster spoke with M.G. […]