Sip cider and enjoy spooky stories as nationally renowned storytellers perform at West Virginia University Extension Service’s annual Storytelling Festival on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at WVU Jackson’s Mill in Weston.

The public storytelling event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall with an informal reception featuring traditional autumn cider and light snacks. Storytelling begins at 7 p.m. and lasts until 8:30 p.m. Authors are available for book signings before and after the event.

The stories will cater to all ages and audiences and will be told by award-winning authors and performers.

Adam Booth is a four-time “state champion liar” focusing on hand-spun, family-style tales.

Ilene Evans specializes in multicultural tales inspired by “Affrilachian” life and folklore.

Susanna “Granny Sue” Holstein is a ballad singer, published writer and storyteller.

Marc Harshman is a published author of 11 children’s books and was appointed the Poet Laureate of West Virginia by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin in 2012.

The cost is $6 per ticket at the door, but a $4 group sales discount is available for groups of 20 or more if purchased in advance. Group tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 304.293.2696 before Oct. 7.

The storytelling event is part of an annual, two-day festival targeting children’s literacy in first through fifth grades.

For more information, please contact Brittany Furbee at the WVU Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program at 304.293.2696.

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CONTACT: Brittany Dick, WVU Extension Service
304.293.8701, Brittany.Dick@mail.wvu.edu

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