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Bobby Norfolk Rocks Summer Reading

     Three-time Emmy winner and Storytelling Oracle Award recipient Bobby Norfolk will enchant audiences with these signature, spellbinding storytelling performances.

 Rhythms, Rhymes, & Raps
Bobby turns traditional tales from his favorite authors into finger-snapping, toe-tapping verse. You'll love his comical and creative raps, full of zany vocal effects, lively animation and tons of humor. Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. For preschool-grade 4.

·         Tuesday, June 12, 7 p.m. in the Library Station Frisco Room 

·         Wednesday, June 13, 10 a.m. at The Fairbanks

 Back to the Books with Bobby Norfolk

Bobby brings book characters to life in this celebration of books and reading. Enjoy tales old and new, familiar and unique, presented in Bobby's distinctive storytelling style that inspires imagination and literacy. Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. For grades K-8 and families.

·         Wednesday, June 13, 2 p.m. at the Ward Downtown YMCA

 Folktales from Around the World
This performance combines myths, folktales, progressive rap, mime and poetry in a celebration of cultural diversity. Bobby’s one-man theater and comedy performance dazzles young and old with dynamic sound effects, lively animation and unlimited energy. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. For all ages.

·         Wednesday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Bartley-Decatur Neighborhood Center

 

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