Storyteller Simon Brooks

Award-winning storyteller Simon Brooks is returning to Castleton Free Library on Wednesday June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. to help us celebrate the official start of summer. Simon was born in Gloucestershire, England, and lived in Worcester, London, Brighton, and Hastings, settings that influenced his storytelling craft, before moving to the U.S. in 1994. His work as a storyteller and voice actor has won honors from Storytelling World and Parent's Choice, including the latter's prestigious Gold Award for his CDs. He has performed for all ages at libraries, schools, and festivals, combining his passion for children's literature and folklore. His repertoire comes mainly from European folk and Faerie tales, but Simon also includes stories from other countries and cultures. He explains, "Stories are like boots and like to travel."

Karen Chace, organizer of Story Cafe, New Bedford, MA describes a performance by Simon:
"Another great night at the Story Cafe! Simon filled the space with his wit and talent. He is so at ease on stage and played with the audience along the way, offering us stories that spanned from seafaring tale, to an enchanted princess. I loved his version of ‘The Piper's Revenge’, peppered with just enough historical background to put some more meat on the bones. I heard so many complimentary comments from folks as they lingered for a bit after his performance."
And Kim Rzemien, Director of Special Events at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston writes, “All I can say is WOW! …I've never seen kids (and adults) so engaged in a storytelling session.”

To learn more about Simon, visit his website at http://www.diamondscree.com. Better yet, come to the library on Main Street, Castleton, for this free performance, part of our “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” Summer Reading Program. For more information about this and our other summer events, visit our website at www.castletonfreelibrary.org, “like” us on Facebook, or call Jan at 468-5574.