Stories Make the World Go Around Mary Garrett, writer and storyteller, tells folk tales, humorous tales and personal stories. She has told at the St. Louis and St. Charles Storytelling Festivals, Renaissance Faire, day care centers, parks, scout events, elementary through high school, and retirement communities. John Fussner, Mary’s father, was the first storyteller in her life. She credits him with instilling the love of make-believe. Mary believes in the world of story and the power of story to make this world a better place. After experiencing Mary’s stories, you can’t help but take some of that feeling with you.
Workshop: “Frog Goes to High School: Stealth Storytelling” presented at national and regional conferences.
Listeners’ Quotes:
"Your stories held me captive."
Justin, Boys’ Help, Girls’ Help, St. Louis
I don’t want to go have snacks. I want to hear more stories!
Boy at Castlio Vacation Station program
She transforms as she tells a tale, the glow from within lighting her face and illuminating her stories.
Granny Sue Holstein
We all had a great time! The kids were all talking about you yesterday. They loved retelling your stories!
Bridget Tierney, Pattonville
Thank you for telling stories to our campers at Hawn State Park. The stories were entertaining, lively and easy for our campers to relate to.
Ed Schott, Park Superintendent
Your stories are always welcome in my coffee house.
Stein Hunter, Crooked Tree Coffee House
It’s not the same with you gone. No one tells us stories.
FHN student
Thanks so much for visiting our school today. The stories you shared were wonderful and had great lessons.
Beth Steinhoff and students Coverdell Elementary, St. Charles
Thank you for the wonderful storytelling. The stories held the attention of the patients and made their day go much easier.
Laura Teague, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital
