Amy Tonkonow Kohan, MLIS, MFA
We all have stories to tell, and our varied experiences are what make them meaningful to share. I listen and learn from people: Collaboration strengthens storytelling.
EXPERIENCE:
- Miami City Ballet, Miami FL (Storyteller, Community Education Outreach)
- Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Miami, FL
- Lotus House, Women’s Shelter, The Sundari Foundation, Miami, FL
- The Barn (After School Program), Coconut Grove, FL
- Temple Judea, Coral Gables, FL
- Horizons for Homeless Children, Boston, MA
- Children and Adult Reference Librarian, Wellesley Free Library, Wellesley, MA
- Children’s Community Outreach Librarian, Wellesley, MA
- Wellesley, MA Public Schools
- Wellesley Community Center, Wellesley, MA
- Fairfield, CT Public Schools
- New Jewish School, Framingham, MA
- Temple Aliyah, Needham, MA
- Women of Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley, MA
- Jewish Storytelling Coalition, Brookline, MA
- Celebrations, Holidays, Family and Friends Gatherings
- Freelance Writer and Editor (Publications Available Upon Request)
AFFILIATIONS
- National Storytellers Network
- Healing Story Alliance
- Northeast Storytelling (NEST)
- Florida Storytelling Association
- Jewish Storytelling Coalition
- American Library Association
- Association for Library Services to Children
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
- Miami City Ballet, Board of Trustees
- Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Volunteer
- Center for Book Arts, NY
- Grub Street, Boston (Writing Community)
There are many ways to tell a story. A program may feature bookmaking or textiles. (See below, Celebration Book and “Read” Art Quilt)
