Barbara Schutzgruber
Barbara Schutzgruber
Barbara is an award-winning storyteller of folktales, ballads and personal stories.
Since 1987, she has performed over 3,300 programs in schools, prisons, state parks and festivals and has presented workshops and showcases throughout Michigan, the Midwest, nationally, and internationally.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Children’s Literature from Eastern Michigan University.
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Contact Information
Cell: 734-635-0197Email: Barb@weavestory.comWeb: https://weavestory.com/Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48104 USA
Publications
Beyond the Sword Maiden: A Storyteller's Introduction to the Heroine's Journey (book)
- Authors: Dorothy Cleveland and Barbara Schutzgruber
- Parkhurst Brothers Publishers, 2018
- Storytelling World Award
Trickster Tales from Around the World: An Interdisciplinary Guide for Teachers (book)
- Authors: Barbara G. Schutz-Gruber and Barbara Frates Buckley
- BGSG Storytelling, 1991
"Anansi the Spider" (story)
- An original adaptation by Barbara Schutzgruber
- Included in String Stories - A Creative, Hands-On Approach for Engaging Children in Literature
- Belinda Holbrook, book editor
- Linworth Publishing, 2002
Awards
- National Storytelling Network’s ORACLE Award for Regional Excellence, North Central Region.
- Presented to artists who are recognized by their peers for creativity, professional integrity, and artistic contributions that greatly enriched the storytelling culture of their region.
Storytelling World Award
- Beyond the Sword Maiden: A Storyteller’s Introduction to the Heroine’s Journey (book)
Parents’ Choice Gold Award
- "Still a Bit of Sugar But Even MORE SPICE" (CD audio)
- "Trickster Tales from Around the World" (cassette audio)
Storytelling World Award Honors
- “Three Coins” from the CD "Ladies’ Night Out" (audio)
- "String Things… stories, games and fun!" (video)
American Library Association Notable Recording
- "Voices on the Wind" (cassette audio)
- Dove Foundation Seal of Approval
- Film Advisory Board Award of Excellence
- iParenting Media Award
- StoryWatchers Club series: "Keys to Imagination" (DVD video)
- String Story: "The Mysterious Visitor" part of the "Keys to Imagination" performance