Storytelling

New York's Windward School Communications Office Wins International Media Award

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Articles, The Windward School, Director of communications, Storytelling, Economy, Business

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Windward School's Communications Office won a media award out of nearly 1,000 entries from schools around the world as part of Interactive Schools' School Stories Awards.

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  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Windward School's Communications Office won a media award out of nearly 1,000 entries from schools around the world as part of Interactive Schools' School Stories Awards.
  • Celebrating social media storytelling in schools, the School Stories Awards awarded Best Drama Story to the storytelling of The Windward School's Westchester Middle School Drama Club production of The Understudy podcast.
  • The Windward School Communications Office provides strategic communications and marketing services to support The Windward School's programs, divisions, and departments and disseminates information to families, educators, and audiences around the world.
  • Staff members include Heather Pray Russell, Director of Communications; Stephanie Huie, Associate Director of Publications & Digital Communications; Nicole Vitale, Communications Associate; and Jana Cook, Advancement Associate.

TransMedia Group to Introduce 'From the Rice Fields to the Holy Land,' a Book About Struggles and Triumphs of Immigrants Abroad While in U.S. Immigration is Dire Problem

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Storytelling, Transmedia storytelling, Lani

TransMedia said it will alertmedia to what a truly timely, compelling and meaningful book is "From the RICE FIELDS to the HOLY LAND."

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  • TransMedia said it will alertmedia to what a truly timely, compelling and meaningful book is "From the RICE FIELDS to the HOLY LAND."
  • "Our publicity will emphasize the timeliness of this masterpiece whose uplifting message is so meaningful and current," said TransMedia Group CEO Tom Madden.
  • "Lani, a poor woman from the Philippines endured pain, suffering and anguish until finally overcoming poverty and surviving the ordeals of immigration to a new Holy Land, Israel," he said.
  • TransMedia said it will arrange Zoom interviews for Lani and Dr. Fischer with congregations at churches, synagogues and groups across the country concerned about immigrants.

TransMedia Group to Launch Author Edgar Scott's Sci-Fi Novel, '418: I Am a Teapot,' Into Stratosphere as Blockbuster Thriller

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Storytelling, Transmedia storytelling, Boca Raton, Florida, Virtualization, Florida

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group to take author Edgar Scott's novel to the upper limits of media exposure!

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TransMedia Group to take author Edgar Scott's novel to the upper limits of media exposure!
  • TransMedia will show how Scott, a long-time IT professional, derived inspiration from years of managing networks, data, and people.
  • From inside the industry, he has watched the internet virtualized, commoditized and cut every cost.
  • "Scott then projects computer virtualization to the human brain creating a programmable labor force so cheap it replaces machines," said TransMedia Group CEO Tom Madden.

Reshaping Our Lives and Careers With the Transformative Power of Storytelling - Life Coach, Career Coach, and TEDx Speaker Dr. Colleen Georges Earns Eight Publishing Awards for Her Foundational RESCRIPT Framework

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Folklore, Oral literature, Storytelling, Psychology of self, Human Nature

"Storytelling is extremely powerful and that is why the RESCRIPT process starts with understanding the concept of a self-story," Dr. Georges explained.

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  • "Storytelling is extremely powerful and that is why the RESCRIPT process starts with understanding the concept of a self-story," Dr. Georges explained.
  • "A self-story is comprised of all the things we tell ourselves in our minds, every day, moment by moment.
  • We can change our life and career trajectory take power back from that negative voice and begin to tell ourselves positive and empowering stories.
  • She currently lives in New Jersey with her husband Jos, son Joshua, and two cats Kitty and Sweetie.

Autobiography Brings Stories to Life from Jim Crow Through a Successful Career in Technology and Finally to God

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Indigenous peoples of North America, Anti-black racism in the United States, Regions of the United States, Native American tribes, Debt bondage, Discrimination in the United States, Jim Crow, Jim Crow laws, Native American history, Storytelling, Narrative, Crow people

Or, at least, the stories that had been passed down from generation to generation."

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  • Or, at least, the stories that had been passed down from generation to generation."
  • This is his narrative, related through the story-telling tradition of his family and relatives, passed down as a blessing to the next generation.
  • Weak Start Unapologetic Presentcovers the life and experiences of Lester Patrick, an African American born and raised in North Carolina during the Jim Crow and segregation periods of our country's history.
  • This book is written for audiences of all ages and races for this extraordinary time in our country's history.

Sherri Kilby's newly released "R'Child Stories: A Day Outside" takes a simple premise to produce a wonderful children's book that does double duty as a tool for learning

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Companies, Retailers, Industry economics), 3D publishing, Amazon, Storytelling, Kilby, Apple Inc., Bookselling, iTunes Store, Barnes & Noble

"R'Child Stories: A Day Outside" is the creation of published author Sherri Kilby, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for writing and helping feed the less fortunate through different volunteer sites.

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  • "R'Child Stories: A Day Outside" is the creation of published author Sherri Kilby, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for writing and helping feed the less fortunate through different volunteer sites.
  • Using simple illustrations and equally simple storytelling, this book demonstrates how a day of fun with the family can concurrently be a time of valuable learning.
  • Consumers can purchase "R'Child Stories: A Day Outside" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
  • For additional information or inquiries about "R'Child Stories: A Day Outside," contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

UAE calls on the global community to join efforts to instill and maintain human dignity through storytelling

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Articles, Free software, Humanities, Transparency, Storytelling

Many of these stories lack authenticity, transparency, or are driven by ulterior motives which serve a predetermined narrative.

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  • Many of these stories lack authenticity, transparency, or are driven by ulterior motives which serve a predetermined narrative.
  • These are just some of the few obstacles that get in the way of honest, wholesome and dignified storytelling within development and humanitarian contexts.
  • To achieve this, the UAE calls on global stakeholders and partners to become advocates for this pivotal initiative by pledging towards the ten principles of Dignified Storytelling.
  • To date, the UAE-based global philanthropic organization has successfully launched education programs reaching over 20 millionbeneficiaries in 60 developing countries.

MRU and Shaw team up on Community Podcast Initiative to give voice to marginalized communities

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Folklore, Oral literature, Storytelling

Our initiative is focused on amplifying voices from underrepresented groups, said Meg Wilcox, a journalism professor and one of the programs co-leads.

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  • Our initiative is focused on amplifying voices from underrepresented groups, said Meg Wilcox, a journalism professor and one of the programs co-leads.
  • Facilitated by the Journalism and Broadcast Media Studies program and powered by Shaw through a generous $100,000 contribution to the initiative, the CPI will open doors to innovative audio storytelling.
  • This initiative will help establish MRU as a national and international leader in podcasting education, keeping with MRUs focus on personalized learning and incubating change-making projects.
  • Meanwhile, issues related to the Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) community have led to protests and demands for change.

shopDisney Debuts “Buy a Book, Give a Book” Program to Inspire Love of Storytelling

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Online Retail, Philanthropy, Specialty, Consumer, Other Education, Primary, Secondary, Education, Retail, Publishing, Foundation, Children, Communications, Software, Operating systems, Universal Windows Platform apps, Computing, Real-time web, South of Market, San Francisco, Text messaging, Twitter, Storytelling, Facebook, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing, First Book, DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS, GAMES AND PUBLISHING, FIRST BOOK

b"Disney announces the debut of the Buy a Book, Give a Book program on shopDisney to help inspire reading and a love of storytelling.

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  • b"Disney announces the debut of the Buy a Book, Give a Book program on shopDisney to help inspire reading and a love of storytelling.
  • The First Book Network comprises the largest and fastest-growing community of formal and informal educators serving children in need.
  • First Book Impact Funds target support to areas of need, such as rural communities or increasing diversity in children\xe2\x80\x99s books.
  • For more information, visit firstbook.org or follow the latest news on Facebook and Twitter .\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210520005226/en/\n"

MasterClass Announces History-Making Photographer Tyler Mitchell to Teach Storytelling Through Portrait Photography

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Masterclass, Storytelling

b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world\'s best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that photographer Tyler Mitchellthe first Black photographer to shoot a cover of American Voguewill teach a class on storytelling through portrait photography.

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  • b'SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world\'s best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that photographer Tyler Mitchellthe first Black photographer to shoot a cover of American Voguewill teach a class on storytelling through portrait photography.
  • In his MasterClass, Mitchell will share an intimate look at his creative process, teaching members the basics of creating inspiring portraits using their unique personal perspectives and any camera available.
  • Demonstrating how to shoot both indoors and outdoors, Mitchell will teach members the fundamentals of lighting and how to shape and control natural light to create strong frames.
  • I hope that my MasterClass will help members take these lessons and apply them to their own lives and experiences behind the lens.