WHAT AUDIENCES ARE SAYING!

"We love it when you are here to speak. I always make sure I have pen and paper to take notes...and Kleenex, because I usually feel like you are talking right to me."

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Tyler

"This presenter was the best storyteller I have ever heard; she captivated both students and teachers."

"The humor, guitar and singing, along with her wonderful stories, kept everyone interested and entertained...and we all learned something!"

4th and 5th Grade Storytelling Concerts and Workshops,

Kissam Intermediate, Chapel Hill ISD

"You definitely have a gift with words. I feel so inspired!"

Finishing Well- Making Your Life Matter, Kilgore Community Health Fair

WHAT DID YOU THINK OF ANNE'S PRESENTATION?

"I love to listen to your poetry. Your poems evoke such emotion and paint a picture I can see perfectly in my mind as you read."

Annual Poetry Awards, Poetry Society of Texas

"I remember why I love to write! You make me want to go home and get to work!"

Toward More Poetic Language, Bay Area Writers League

HOW COULD THIS SESSION BE IMPROVED? 

“Be an hour longer!”

Storytelling: Connecting In the Classroom, Region VII Reading Conference

"Tell more stories!"

Once Upon a Future, Texas Storytelling Festival

WHAT DID YOU ESPECIALLY LIKE ABOUT THE SESSION?

“The way she kept our attention!"

Storytelling: Connecting In the Classroom, Region VII Reading Conference

WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE PERFORMANCE?

“Everything was just great. We really enjoyed your program and hope to have you again. We really enjoyed your true life stories.”

Texas Tales for Third Graders, Hallsville ISD Third Grade

“Excellent! Everyone loved your stories”

Folktales for Families, Our Savior Lutheran Church Retreat

“Teachers were impressed with the application level of the material that was presented!"

Storytelling: Connecting in the Classroom, Poetry: The Process of Writing

Tatum ISD G/T Staff Development

HOW WOULD YOU EVALUATE THIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM?

“Your program was informative, entertaining and interesting!"

"Listening to Ms. McCrady's various types of stories has been a favorite program of both students and teachers."

"You do an excellent job with students!"

"...this has proven itself to be a success above my wildest expectations!"

"Your classroom management was wonderful...and working with my afternoon class sorely tested you!"

"I wasn't sure what to expect from a storytelling residency, but I have been very pleased!"

Storytelling: Connecting in the Classroom, Marshall ISD Intermediate Residency

Marshall Arts Council Grant

CAN YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM?

“Yes! We were so pleased to have Ms. McCrady speak to our Middle School students. She held them spellbound with her stories and that is no easy feat with this age students!"

Storytelling Concert, Frankston ISD Middle School

HOW WOULD RATE ANNE'S WRITING WORKSHOP?

"Great exercises, lots of good, exciting participation. Great affirmation of participants."

"Ms. McCrady has a very dynamic presence."

"I appreciate your teaching and leading as well as writing!"

Writing Workshop, Tyler Public Library

"Anytime you are doing a workshop in the area, I want to be there."

Art-to-Art Writing Workshop, Michelson Museum of Art