Kentucky Youth Storytelling Showcase

Welcome to the Kentucky Division of the
National Youth Storytelling Showcase 2009

For details on the 2009 Showcase, please see below and/or click on links at left.

Who can Enter Any young person age 6 – 17 on February 9, 2010

Ways to Compete Local Competitions Semi-finals State Championships

Types of Competition Elementary School Age Middle School Age High School Age Tandem Teams (2 – 4 members per team, any qualified age)

Where to Compete Local Competitions: School, Library, or Club Events Semi-finals: * Northern Venue – Erlanger, Kenton County Public Library - Saturday September 12, 2009 Registration begins at 10 a.m. Competition begins at 10:30 a.m. Entry deadline: Midnight, Monday, September 7, 2009. * Eastern Venue – Prestonsburg, Mountain Arts Center - Saturday September 19, 2009 Registration begins at 9 a.m. Competition begins at 10 a.m. Entry deadline: Midnight, Monday, September 14, 2009. * Southern Venue – Somerset, Pulaski County Public Library - Saturday September 19, 2009 Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Competition begins at 5 p.m. Entry deadline: Midnight, Monday, September 14, 2009 * Western Venue – Madisonville, Glema Mahr Center for the Arts - Saturday September 26, 2009 - Registration begins at 9 a.m. Competitions begin at 10 a.m. Entry deadline: Midnight, Monday, September 21, 2009 * Mail in Entries - Must be in VHS or DVD format ONLY. All entries must be postmarked by September 30, 2009. Mail your VHS/DVD and Entry Form to: Pam Holcomb, 83 Holcomb Road, Putney, KY 40865. Winners go to the State Championships at the Kentucky Storytelling Conference, Friday, November 6, 2009, at Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY.

Follow this link to hear young tellers from past National Youth Storytelling Showcase events.

With thanks and appreciation for our Kentucky Youth Storytelling Partners: