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Kentucky
Storytelling Conference 2024
Home
is Where Your Story Begins
November
1 - 2, 2024
Greenbo
Lake State Resort Park
965 Lodge Road,
Greenup, KY 41144
Featured
Teller: Octavia Sexton
"With flesh and bone, heart
and soul, a single thread; I weave my cultural traditions and wisdom into the
fabric of the human experience."
A native of eastern Kentucky, Octavia grew up in a rich
tradition of storytelling, hearing stories handed down from her English,
Irish, and Cherokee ancestors. Her natural dialect transports the listener
into the Appalachian Mountains - where 'haints' (ghosts) chill your blood,
Jack tickles your funny bone, and the hills and hollers are full of
surprises. Octavia also shares personal experience stories and
humorous anecdotes based on her life. She lived most of her growing up years
without television or the convenience of indoor plumbing and had many
experiences that range from the hilarious to the poignant.
Octavia attended a one room grade school in Eastern Kentucky;
received a BA from Berea College in History/English Education; and did her
graduate work in health education. She is a published author and has
recorded several CDs of her stories. Octavia has the tools to present and
teach an appreciation for our Kentucky heritage as well as for our individual
stories.
Can't wait? Here's smidgeon of
Octavia's work to whet your appetite.
Watch! See you
at the Conference!
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