This book is richly detailed! The activities are appropriate for participants of many ages. I look forward to inviting my college undergrads to create and share stories as a mode of engaged learning.

Dr. Kim Harris, PhD
Professor, Loyola Marymount University

This is an inspiring, outstanding resource for educators, storytellers and people in the helping professions working with youth and story.

Barbara Aliprantis
Founder, New York Story Exchange

I could hardly be more excited about this book! We can all be grateful for this beautiful addition to resources for youth storytelling programs that bridge diversity of all kinds.

Pam Faro
Storyteller and Author, "Andalusian Trilogy: Stories of Jews, Christians, and Muslims of Medieval Spain"

Our Stories Connect is a complete ‘soup to nuts’ guide for anyone interested in working with youth and story.

Sue O’Halloran
Storyteller, www.SusanOHalloran.com & www.RacebridgesStudio.com

This book is a comprehensive, example filled, introduction to the world of bridging gaps with the power of story. A must read!

Ritam Mehta