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Judy Sima is an award winning storyteller, author, and educator. Her performances and workshops have been featured at conferences and festivals, schools and libraries throughout Michigan and across the country. As a Teacher-Librarian for over 35 years, she introduced many young people to the art of storytelling through her middle school storytelling troupe.

Judy’s book, "Raising Voices: Creating Youth Storytelling Groups and Troupes," (Libraries Unlimited, 2003, coauthored with Kevin Cordi) has received numerous awards and accolades including Storytelling World Honor Award, VOYA Five Foot Bookshelf, and The Anne Izard Storytellers Choice Award.

Judy has been telling stories professionally since 1987. She is a frequent presenter at the National Storytelling Conference, International Reading Conference, American Association of School Librarians. Her many articles have been featured in Storytelling Magazine, Library Talk, Book Links, Oasis Magazine, "Tales as Tools," "Beginner’s Guide to Storytelling," "Telling Stories to Children" and "The Storytelling Classroom."

Judy is the recipient of the Michigan Association in Media's Ruby Brown Award for Individual Excellence and the National Storytelling Network North Central Region Service and Leadership Award. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Northlands Storytelling Network and is the North Central Regional Director of the National Storytelling Network.

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At 3:13pm on October 30, 2009, Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS) said…: How wonderful, Judy, to see this today! May your birthday tomorrow be filled with the gift of doing exactly what you want. You have been a great gift to many of us & I wish only the best for you tomorrow & beyond.

At 12:43am on June 26, 2008, Debra Morningstar said…: How's the sweetest storyteller in MICHIGAN??? :-)
I tried sending you a SMOKE SIGNAL but didn't hear back from you!! WHAT GIVES??
Hope you're well, Sista!!!
Peace~
Debra

At 11:08am on March 30, 2008, Jay Stailey said…: Judy, I am still a principal, for 4 more months, then will join the ranks. Will continue to work in areas in and out of education. Maybe my storytelling will make a comeback? Will not make it to the conference in Gatlinburg, but plan to be at the national festival in Jonesborough in Oct.
Hope you are well and happy.

At 8:57pm on March 19, 2008, Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS) said…: YO!
Judy, Great to see you here. You're always a role model & a resource.

At 8:57am on March 12, 2008, Gwyn Calvetti said…: Judy, Judy, Judy! I haven't checked this site in a while, and look at how many of us are here! Wow.

At 2:59pm on March 6, 2008, Lani Peterson said…: Hi Judy,
So nice to put a face to the name I have connected with on the phone so many times. How nice to have another place where our lives can overlap, and we can share more great ideas. Looking forward to it.

At 2:14pm on March 6, 2008, Dale Jarvis said…: Hi Judy! I just got a copy of "Raising Voices" and it looks great... I'll be using the "Virginia Reel" exercise as part of a workshop I'm teaching tonight! I run an ArtSmarts program at an elementary school here in Newfoundland, Canada, and I know the book will be useful. Best wishes!

At 4:35pm on March 5, 2008, Buck P Creacy said…: Hey Join us in the Marketing Group... lots of good "Best Practices" being offered up and I am not the only one offering... ha ha

At 11:14pm on March 3, 2008, StoryMasters • Linda Day & MyLinda Butterworth said…: Welcome, welcome glad to see you came to join the party. Lots of places for you to grace us with your wisdom.

Hugs,
MyLinda

At 6:57pm on March 3, 2008, Ann Scroggie said…: Just me checking in and letting you know that all is well with SHE. We have a conference call on Wed. My sick daughter went home, my husband went on his second round of antibiotics and my son-in-law went back to work. So, I am down to two washers of clothes per day!
My grandaughter showed up dressed like a lady bug and wanted to tell me about lady bugs. That is what grandparenting is all about.

Ann