The Center for Children’s Books (CCB) at GSLIS along with the Spurlock Museum will host their annual Storytelling Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Spurlock Museum Auditorium at 600 S. Gregory St. in Urbana.

The Festival will feature an eclectic mix of stories from around the world, from a child’s failed attempt to get a pet to a Japanese folktale about a judge with a creative approach to administering justice. Stories will be performed by a select group of GSLIS students, alumni, and faculty, including new storytellers and seasoned professionals.

“The Festival is a great opportunity for the community to enjoy the art of storytelling, and it provides our emerging student storytellers with a chance to shine,” said Assistant Professor Kate McDowell. McDowell teaches the storytelling courses at GSLIS and also facilitates Story Coach, a monthly meeting where students and faculty practice their storytelling.

The cost for students is $5 with a Student ID and $8 for the public. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Some material may not be appropriate for children.

For more information, contact the CCB at 244-9331 or ccb@illinois.edu.