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Storyteller John Weaver 
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Directory Member Since:
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▪ Appearing at libraries, schools, community events & family attractions! Check for updated schedule of events at www.storytellerjohnweaver.blogspot.com ▪ ▪ ▪
Adults & children alike are invited to be a part of the fun and laugh, chuckle, giggle, smirk & whoop during events too funny, too enthralling, too silly, and just plain too fun to fit under the word “storytime!” Parents & educators have called Storyteller John Weaver "delightful," "fantastic," and "terrific and engaging!" John’s energetic, humor-filled performances aim to capture the attention of all ages, educate, & encourage families to continue the adventure at home by reading together.
Storyteller John Weaver is a parent and early childhood professional based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to ongoing programs for the Livermore Public Library, John conducts extracurricular classes and youth programs at for elementary & middle schoolers, and performs at schools, recreation centers, libraries, bookstores, assemblies, festivals, family attractions, conferences, parent education seminars, grand openings, trainings, camp-outs, & “read-ins.” John is a two-time winner of the Pleasanton Library/Amador Valley Toastmaster Storytelling Contest.▪ ▪ ▪
“Your storytelling performance held the attention of everyone, from babies and toddlers to preschoolers and parents. The choice of stories was excellent, involving participation from the audience, humor, magic, and fun! The show was very well paced and very polished. Your training as an actor is clearly evident…” -- Penny Peck, San Leandro Public Library
”John Weaver is fantastic! He is not only a terrific and engaging storyteller, but he also knows his audience and is able to moderate them well.” --Barbara S., Library Patron
“I would travel far and pay good money just to hear you…what a treasure! Your example has inspired my reading…Thank you one-hundred times over!” –DD, Bookstore Patron/Parent
“Your manner with the children was delightful! You were friendly and openly expressed your enjoyment in sharing time with them. Your stories were very age-appropriate; I appreciate the manner in which you adjust for the ages of your audience. Your techniques for engaging children in participation was very successful. Your ability to manage group behavior was very skilled. We’re eager to see you again soon!” –Reading Specialist, Marilyn Avenue Elementary, Livermore
"Special thanks to John Weaver for making story times a magical experience for young and old!" --G.L., Library Patron
“Wow! What a great time we had listening to you at our family event…” –Arroyo Seco Elementary, Livermore
Customized Events to suit YOUR needs
Themes including: ▪ Tales Around the World ▪ Fractured Fables ▪ Get Creative!▪ Dragons, Knights, & Princesses ▪ The Tricksters ▪ Bobo Tales (and Other Silly Stories) ▪ Mysteries! ▪ Magic ▪ Incredible Journeys ▪ How & Why Stories
Partial List of Clients & Venues:
▪ San Jose Museum of Art ▪ Oakland Zoo ▪ Children’s Fairyland, Oakland ▪ Fairytale Town, Sacramento ▪ Libraries: San Leandro, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Milpitas, Livermore ▪ Santa Barbara Zoo ▪ Viet Heritage Society’s Heritage Day at the Children’s Discovery Museum, San Jose ▪ Google ▪ Tellabration at Villa Montalvo ▪ Friends of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, SJ ▪ Concord Youth Center ▪ Child Care Links ▪ Alameda County Fair ▪ Sunol Glen School ▪ Early Childhood Education Dept., Las Positas College ▪ Tri-Valley Cub Scouts ▪ Scout Pack 57, Palo Alto ▪ Stratex Networks, SJ ▪ Primary Plus School, SJ ▪ Ballard Montessori, SJ ▪ Rainbow of Knowledge, SJ ▪ Day Star Montessori, Milpitas ▪ Grand Lake Montessori, Oakland ▪ Monticello Academy, Santa Clara ▪ Camp Carden, SJ ▪ Santa Clara School Extended Care ▪ TLC of Cupertino ▪ EDCC, Dublin ▪ Livermore Elementary Schools ▪ Brier Elementary, Fremont▪ Snow School, Newark ▪ Tri-City League of Volunteers
 Further Information Available At
> http://www.storytellerjohnweaver.com/
> http://www.storytellerjohnweaver.blogspot.com
Contact Information:
Storyteller John Weaver
Fremont, California
Country: USA
Phone:
E-Mail: storytellerjohnweaver@yahoo.com
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