Short Bio

Edmonton Storyteller Kathy Jessup loves to entertain. Over the years she's performed original stories and world folktales in schools, libraries, concerts and festivals across Canada — from Inuvik to Regina, and from Vancouver to Toronto to Halifax.

Kathy indulges her passion for storytelling in many ways: through helping children create their own stories, by working with Teachers to give them insight into the creative process and, of course, by telling stories whenever she can to whoever will listen!

Kathy's stories and articles have appeared in various publications including the Canadian children's magazine CHICKADEE, and the Alberta Centennial anthology Under the Wide Blue Sky: Alberta Stories to Read and Tell. She's also been featured on CDs produced by T.A.L.E.S. (The Alberta League Encouraging Storytelling). In 2010, her solo CD Listen Up! Tellable Tales for Hungry Ears was recommended by the Canadian Children's Book Centre in their guide Best Books for Kids and Teens.

When Kathy's not telling stories, she keeps busy with other creative ventures including her very popular writing workshops for children. Kathy is also in demand as a presenter at Teachers' Conventions and Professional Development Days, for educational and literacy organizations.