Muriel Johnson
Professional storyteller Muriel Johnson has performed at preschools and elementary schools, museums, colleges, churches, theaters, festivals and countless other venues from Wyoming to West Africa. She has an animated and interactive storytelling style in which she incorporates songs, rhythmic chants, humor and rich character voices. Her masterful telling has captivated audiences around the world. In 2023, her storytelling took her to Colombia, Panama and back to California where she was a featured teller at the renowned Sierra Storytelling Festival in Nevada City, California. In 2024, Muriel was featured in the FUNDAFEST26 Storytelling Festival in Rhode Island and did a storytelling tour across Lima, Peru. With over 30 years of experience as an early childhood educator, Muriel enjoys teaching about the role storytelling plays in early literacy and language development.
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Muriel captured and held the attention of our young audience (about 100 kindergarten and pre-schoolers) for almost an hour, an amazing feat for any performer. Kids who normally get bored and squirmy were rapt; parents who are known to check their phones constantly were thoughtfully engaged. Muriel carefully crafted her selection of interactive stories to match the group of children and parents before her, breathing new life into ancient tales. Her gentle yet commanding style transported us to other worlds and we all left feeling refreshed and a little wiser, and kinder. I would recommend Muriel to any librarian or teacher looking for a professional storyteller, one who not only brings creativity and intelligence to her craft, but also a vibrant spirit that connects with children. I can't wait to have her back at the San Anselmo Library!