Storyteller Granny Sue: Stories from the Mountains and Beyond: Coming Soon!

Can't wait to do this presentation for the Jackson City (OH) Library!

What Others Say About Granny Sue

“Granny Sue’s programs were geared to their level so well that the children are still talking about the stories and telling them to friends and family.” Julie, librarian

“Your performance received high praise from the audience and other tellers alike.

"Granny Sue Holstein is fast becoming a favorite with Pittsburgh audiences.” Mary, festival organizer

“The interaction with the children made this program special.” Pamela, Children’s Librarian

“Granny Sue has been described as one of the few tellers that is equally effective with any age audience and her variety of material helps her present the right story for the right audience.” Bob, Storytelling Festival Director

“I never saw children sit so still and captured by stories.” Karen, library director

“The program was right on target. The presenter demonstrated how stories could be presented to encourage student involvement and present difficult themes in an accessible way. The program was just what we hoped for: relevant, informative, and entertaining.” Bill, conference director

“We liked the fact that you started to interact with the children before the program started which seems to set the mood and tone for the entire program.” Mary, librarian

“Granny Sue was wonderful! I laughed until I had tears in my eyes.” Amy, teacher

“My students sat spellbound listening to Granny Sue. She really connected to them. They did not want her to leave.” Cheryl, teacher

“The hit of the day was Susanna Holstein’s “Storytelling Without Stage Fright. One attendee made the comment that she enjoyed the program because she could participate instead of sitting and listening.” Library Association newsletter

“The way you connected with a group of teens with very different backgrounds and frame of reference was excellent.” Mark, Sales Director.

“Mrs. Holstein, thank you for telling ghost stories. I liked that better than anything!” Jamie, student

“You put into action a wonderful, quality program for our haunted house. Presentation was excellent!” Veronica, Bed and Breakfast operator

“Your commitment to fascinate and entertain our visitors with the tales and truths of Appalachia is unprecedented.” WVU Mountaineer Week

“Your wonderful storytelling and sparkling personality went a long way in making our celebration a success.” Nancy, festival organizer

“Spooky stories around the campfire really captured the audience’s attention.” Lynn, recreation director

“We were really excited to have an opportunity to expand the educational activities and it was with your help that it turned out so well.” Rosalie, festival director

“Granny Sue has the most hauntingly beautiful voice that went just right with her powerful story… She had the crowd in the palm of her hand. Just beautiful!” Karen, storyteller

"Granny Sue starts her tale by belting out the strains of a love song like a young Loretta Lynn… you must get her to tell you the tale of Rain and Snow, it's potent with emotion. Mel, storyteller

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