Monkey And Leopard is a Trickster Tale from Africa that I JUST might be having a "bit too much fun" telling... Listen to this full live performance with a group of 4th graders... Please click the arrow to play: This story can be part of my … [Read more...] about Monkey & Leopard
The Drum of The Elephant King
My first really, really, really BIG STORY! This story took me deep into the culture and history of the country of Haiti. For years this has been one of my most popular family and school programs. It is HUGELY interactive. As you listen to the … [Read more...] about The Drum of The Elephant King
Porcupine Ice Cream
I wrote this song with some very cute, creative 2nd graders as part of an "artist in residence" program at Booth Elementary school in Elmira NY in 1996... (OK so I'm OLD. I can still love ice cream can't I? LOL).It has since become one of the … [Read more...] about Porcupine Ice Cream
Hudson Valley Storyteller
Songwriter and Storyteller Mark Shepard is back! Well he never really left. He just moved. A lot. And explored a bunch of new ways to express ideas through written, spoken and sung stories that celebrate cultural diversity and tolerance, … [Read more...] about Hudson Valley Storyteller
Cultural Diversity And Tolerance Assemblies Near Toronto Canada
I'm excited to announce that in late April I'm discussing the possibility of doing performances of my "Beyond The Borders" program near Toronto, Ontario, Canada.We are looking at the week of April 16-20.We're still finalizing dates so if your school … [Read more...] about Cultural Diversity And Tolerance Assemblies Near Toronto Canada