Biography

Biography

Travel the forests of long ago, into a world where animals can talk. Discover a land of heroes, wise folk and fools where even the stones and the wind can teach us something.

Children's author and storyteller Kevin Strauss weaves nature stories and wisdom tales from around the world. Energetic and dynamic, Kevin tells stories that grab his audiences and help them to look at the world in a new way.

Kevin's stories bring the natural world to life for his listeners. His programs help people to reconnect with the natural world and with each other.

Program topics include animal tales, bully prevention stories, drug prevention tales, "I Love to Read" and creative writing.

His programs include school and public performances, classroom presentations, library programs and workshops for children and adults.

Kevin's Story bag includes:

Traditional and original folktales and animal stories
Animal furs
Animal skulls
Animal replicas
Animal tracks

Selected Performances and Workshops

National Storytelling Network Conference, St. Louis, MO
Illinois State Fair, Springfield, IL
Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley, MN
The Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
International Wolf Center, Ely, MN
Timber Wolf Lodge, Babbitt, MN
Princeton Library, Princeton, MN
Vaughn Library, Ashland, WI
Winona State University, Winona, MN
UW-Superior, Superior, WI
Tower School, Tower, MN
Kelly High School, Silver Bay, MN
Great Lakes Elementary School, Superior, WI
North Dakota Speech and Theatre Assoc. Conference, Mandan, ND

What people are saying about Kevin Strauss:

"Kevin was very flexible and adaptable and his professional style and approach enabled us to create the program together." --Jeanette M. Cox, Silver Bay Community Education, Silver Bay, MN

"(Kevin) did a wonderful job with the students at Hoover Elementary. You have developed a truly outstanding program. I know that the students learned a great deal from you." --Dr. Peg Juffer, Principal, Hoover Elementary, North Mankato, MN

"I really like the 'animal connection' with the stories." --Eleanor Robinson, Gilmore Elementary, Tonawanda, NY

Kevin Strauss, Storyteller . PO Box 6511 . Rochester, MN 55903
507-993-3411 . kevin@naturestory.com