About Dianne
Dianne de Las Casas is an award-winning author and storyteller who tours internationally presenting lively author visits and storytelling programs, dynamic educator/librarian training, fun workshops, and innovative artist residencies. Her performances, dubbed “revved-up storytelling,” are full of energetic audience participation. Her children’s books include The Cajun Cornbread Boy, Madame Poulet & Monsieur Roach, Mama’s Bayou, The Gigantic Sweet Potato and There’s a Dragon in the Library. Dianne’s professional books include Story Fest, Kamishibai Story Theater, Handmade Tales, Tangram Tales, The Story Biz Handbook, Scared Silly: 25 Tales to Tickle and Thrill, Stories on Board: Creating Board Games from Favorite Tales and Tell Along Tales. Visit her website at www.storyconnection.net and subscribe to Story Connection Express, an educational e-zine for parents and teachers with a monthly circulation of 12,000+ worldwide.
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Good Afternoon,
I live in Fresno, but work in Lemoore as a site manager for a Tribal TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) office on the Santa Rosa Rancheria. I am not a tribal employee, but work for Owens Valley Career Development Center. We have a caseload of young, Native American families that we have 5 years to help with cash assistance and prevention services so they may become self
sufficient and no longer rely on government assistance. One of the ways we do this is by providing educational workshops, events, programs and activities. I’m putting together a Native Parent Summit 9/17 – 9/18, and am working with local educators, as well as other partners. I was following up with Wey Wyrick when I somehow stumbled across your name and blog, and thought how great it would be to bring someone that grew up in the area to speak with our families and get them motivated and excited about reading with their children. I’m not sure where you live now, but am sure you are very busy from looking at your blog. Respond at your earliest convenience and maybe we can work something out next time you’re in the area visiting.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Julian G. Garza
jgarza@ovcdc.com
http://www.ovcdc.com