Bio

An award-winning storyteller of folktales, ballads and personal stories of resilience,
Barbara grew up hearing stories at family gatherings and has continued the storytelling tradition
as a camp counselor, teacher, parent, freelance performer, and author.

With her comfortable, spontaneous style Barbara combines words,
string and song, weaving a spell for listeners of all ages.
Her rich voice conjures images from the depth of your imagination.

An experienced performer, emcee, author, fiber artist and workshop presenter
for schools, libraries, festivals, museums and more. Her recordings and book have
won Parents’ Choice Gold, American Library Association Notable,
and Storytelling World Awards and Honors.

Barbara holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature, Language, Speech and Drama
and a Master’s Degree in Children’s Literature with an emphasis in Folklore
from Eastern Michigan University. She currently lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.