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I’m feeling fulfilled and challenged, in a good way, with my work under #mybrotherskeeper @lacountylibrary. I look forward to each and every session. babathestoryteller.com

This incredible artist was inspired by a tale I shared during an evening of storytelling at the Burbank Library here in Southern California. babathestoryteller.com

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I was the “surprise” keynote speaker at this 5th grade graduation ceremony. The children’s reaction when they found out was absolutely priceless. #lbschools #lbusd

What an amazing gift to wake up and receive early this morning. Un montón de gracias hermano mío.

Hoy compartí cuentos y música con un clase español. Today I shared music and stories in Spanish with a dual language class here in Sunny Southern California. #education babathestoryteller.com

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Today’s Reading is Fundamental @RIFWEB Celebration with students and staff of Voorhis Elementary in Mountain View Unified was an epic ode to literacy promotion. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your community! babathestoryteller.com

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Going to my car after having spent the morning with an incredible classroom of students, I had to pause and think about what a gift it is to be #blessed enough to be called upon to do this work almost everyday. #storytelling babathestoryteller.com

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I spent the morning at a Middle School in Perris, CA. They were exhausted from testing, so I offered them a chance to just sit back, relax and enjoy the music and stories. I felt the appreciation in their smiles and laughter from every corner of the room. babathestoryteller.com

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Just finished performing for students at San Rafael Elementary in #Pasadena. It was a truly heartwarming experience. They made me feel like part of their campus community. Thank you San Rafael! #sanrafaelelementary babathestoryteller.com

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Last night I returned to one of my favorite places to share stories and time, among a community of our elders. I love an audience that appreciates nuance and the poetry in silence. #storytelling babathestoryteller.com

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You’re welcome room #8...

This is what it looks like when your favorite note-taking tool decides it wants to retire. A truly sad parting of ways. Remember the old days of pen and paper? babathestoryteller.com

For those of you who’ve read my book “Road of Ash and Dust: Awakening of a Soul in Africa,” here is a small memento from the “Doorway of No Return” experience. roadofashanddust.com

In conversation with the custodian, we realized today is my 12th year visiting #NewcombAcademy @LBSchools! #Blessed to be doing what I love to do and I’m continually inspired by our youth the world over. babathestoryteller.com

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“All Clear” should never have been a part of “any” schools vocabulary. #sad babathestoryteller.com

Do you remember back when “all” schools had art? Not all of them still do. #education babathestoryteller.com

It is a powerful feeling to have a few hundred people hanging on your every word during the telling of a tale. #storytellingsession babathestoryteller.com

Just finished an incredible session hosted by @LACountyLibrary Live Oak Branch for their new “I Count” program. I have to give a special thanks to the friends and family who showed up for me. I really felt the love. babathestoryteller.com

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Little notes like this one are inspirational fuel for the fire and passion of teaching. #education babathestoryteller.com

It seems like yesterday that we started our journey into “Speaking & Listening,” but, in reality, it has been more than eight weeks. Closed out this residency today with a group hug and a little sadness. #education babathestoryteller.com