Background
Sherry Norfolk was born on April 1, 1952, in Evansville, Indiana, United States. She is a daughter of Henry R. and Nettie Austin.
Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
In 1974 Sherry Norfolk received a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University-Bloomington and a Master of Library and Information Science degree in 1978.
University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, United States
In 1991 Sherry Norfolk obtained a Certificate of Public Management at the University of Georgia.
(Simple, potent, and direct to the heartstings, this mix o...)
Simple, potent, and direct to the heartstings, this mix of traditional and original tales draws the listener into a transformational journey of the soul. These six stories exemplify the meaning of true love, the selfless acts that accompany it, and the consequences that can follow. The stories are woven together by traditional and original hammer dulcimer music. The stories and music lead the listener on a voyage of discovery, pursuing the elisuive but priceless treasure of perfect love.
https://www.amazon.com/Haunted-Hearts-Tales-Love-Tragedy/dp/B0000544W1/?tag=2022091-20
1998
(To kids everywhere, in the hope that their elders will ne...)
To kids everywhere, in the hope that their elders will never stop telling stories. Throughout history, traditional cultures have recognized the role of storytelling in teaching values to children. This user-friendly, hands-on guide to using storytelling and folktales in character education provides not only rationale for this approach, it includes stories. These twelve stories are fun, time- and audience-tested, and accessible to a wide range of listeners, from preschool to high school. The tales are enhanced by suggested activities or informal lesson plans, source notes, and extensive bibliographies that point the reader to additional sources of folktales suitable for character education. The Moral of the Story is fun, enjoyable, and remarkably effective!
https://www.amazon.com/Moral-Story-Folktales-Character-Development/dp/1939160758
1999
(The Storytelling Classroom is an inspiring, practical a...)
The Storytelling Classroom is an inspiring, practical and immediately applicable collection of preK through eighth-grade lesson plans for and by teachers who use storytelling in the classroom and storytellers who work in the classroom. Each lesson plan is linked to National Standards in Language Arts, Social Studies, Math or Science and accompanied by an essay which provides a glimpse of the alchemy that occurs when students, teachers, and stories are brought together. The results are greater student engagement and classrooms that are alive with students thinking and learning!
https://www.amazon.com/Storytelling-Classroom-Applications-Curriculum-2006-09-30/dp/B01FIWEZXC/?tag=2022091-20
2006
(When Anansi’s natural greed and cleverness lead him to di...)
When Anansi’s natural greed and cleverness lead him to disobey Grandma Spider, he loses his dignity along with his hair! Bobby and Sherry retell this Ghanaian folktale with playful rhythm and style.
https://www.amazon.com/Anans%C3%AD-Pot-Beans-Story-Cove/dp/0874838118/?tag=2022091-20
2006
(Every night when Billy Brown’s mother puts him to bed, ...)
Every night when Billy Brown’s mother puts him to bed, she tells him to keep the covers on his bed so he doesn’t catch cold. And every morning when she wakes him, he has kicked the covers off the bed. Knowing how proud Billy is of his belly button, his mother tells him that if he doesn’t keep the covers on the bed, the Belly Button Beastie is going to pay him a visit and steal his belly button. Billy makes a critical error when he disregards his mother’s advice.
https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Button-Beastie-Buried-Treasure/dp/0874838312/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(When Anansi’s natural greed and cleverness lead him to di...)
When Anansi’s natural greed and cleverness lead him to disobey Grandma Spider, he loses his dignity along with his hair! Bobby and Sherry retell this Ghanaian folktale with playful rhythm and style.
https://www.amazon.com/Anans%C3%AD-Tug-War-Story-Cove/dp/0874838258/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(Anansi knows the custom that he must share his food if he...)
Anansi knows the custom that he must share his food if he has a guest at a mealtime. So when Turtle drops by before dinner, Anansi must be polite and invite Turtle to join him. Anansi, however, figures out a way to trick Turtle and keep all the food for himself. When Turtle realizes what Anansi has done, he decides to teach Anansi a lesson! In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi learns the value of being a good host and the truth of the old saying, "what goes around, comes around."
https://www.amazon.com/Anans%C3%AD-Turtle-Dinner-Story-Cove/dp/0874838568/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(When Anansi’s natural greed and cleverness lead him to di...)
When Anansi’s natural greed and cleverness lead him to disobey Grandma Spider, he loses his dignity along with his hair! Bobby and Sherry retell this Ghanaian folktale with playful rhythm and style.
https://www.amazon.com/Anans%C3%AD-Sky-Kingdom-Story-Cove/dp/0874838819/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(Anansi is invited to three parties and wants to attend th...)
Anansi is invited to three parties and wants to attend them all. He gives each of his hosts a rope to tug, ties the other end around his own waist, and waits to be summoned when the food is served - but when all of the food is ready at the same time, Anansi is caught in the middle! That’s why Spiders have small waists today.
https://www.amazon.com/Anans%C3%AD-Goes-Lunch-Story-Cove/dp/0874838525/?tag=2022091-20
2007
(This resource offers a series of grade-appropriate lesson...)
This resource offers a series of grade-appropriate lessons that link storytelling in the classroom with the development of essential language skills.
https://www.amazon.com/Literacy-Development-Storytelling-Classroom-Norfolk/dp/1591586941/?tag=2022091-20
2009
(A collection of informational essays and lesson plans lin...)
A collection of informational essays and lesson plans linked to the National Social Studies Standards. A perfect match to the Common Core Standards!
https://www.amazon.com/Social-Studies-Storytelling-Classroom-Perspectives-ebook/dp/B00IRIYV1G/?tag=2022091-20
2012
(The Virginia Giant, a one-man army! Peter Francisco was b...)
The Virginia Giant, a one-man army! Peter Francisco was believed to have had almost super-human strength. According to legend, George Washington said, "Without him, we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the war, and with it our freedom." Francisco, a Portuguese immigrant, was raised outside Richmond and after hearing Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, he joined the Virginia Colonial Militia. He was known for his battle-hardened skills, and his bravery at Brandywine, Stony Point, Camden and Guilford Courthouse led to stories of epic portions. Join authors Bobby and Sherry Norfolk as they separate fact from myth on topics ranging from pirates to redcoats to exciting acts of valor in this remarkable story of a true American hero.
https://www.amazon.com/Virginia-Giant-Story-Peter-Francisco/dp/1626191174/?tag=2022091-20
2014
(The attraction of scary stories begins very early in chil...)
The attraction of scary stories begins very early in childhood, but the fortitude to be truly scared comes later. So where are the scary stories for young children? Educators and storytellers, Ford and Norfolk deliver a silly and gently spooky collection of jumps, laughs, interactive moments, and mostly happy endings to satisfy the curious-for-creepy Pre-K through Grade 4 set. Their weirdly funny and gently scary collection of adapted folktales, original stories, and verses will delight those who enjoy being surprised more than being scared.
https://www.amazon.com/Boo-Tickle-Tales-Not-So-Scary-Stories-Ages-ebook/dp/B072L1LFVK/?tag=2022091-20
2016
(The authors and contributors - educators, storytellers, a...)
The authors and contributors - educators, storytellers, and peacemakers - discuss what each of us can do to promote a more peaceful community, country, and world.
https://www.amazon.com/Speak-Peace-Words-Wisdom-Wonder/dp/1624911412/?tag=2022091-20
2019
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Sherry Norfolk was born on April 1, 1952, in Evansville, Indiana, United States. She is a daughter of Henry R. and Nettie Austin.
In 1974 Sherry Norfolk received a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University-Bloomington and a Master of Library and Information Science degree in 1978. In 1991 she obtained a Certificate of Public Management at the University of Georgia.
From 1979 to 1986 Sherry Norfolk was a children’s librarian at North Dade Regional Library. From 1986 to 1988 she was a coordinator of children’s outreach services at Miami-Dade Public Library. From 1987 to 1988 Norfolk was an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University. From 1988 to 1996 she served as a youth services coordinator at DeKalb County Public Library.
From 1996 to 1998 Norfolk worked as an adjunct professor at Mercer University-Atlanta. Since 1996 she has been a professional storyteller, instructor, author, and teaching artist. From 2009 to 2010 she was a chairman of the Board and president of the corporation of the National Storytelling Network.
Since 2009 she has served as an adjunct professor at Lesley University. Since 2010 she has held the same position at East Tennessee State University.
(The Storytelling Classroom is an inspiring, practical a...)
2006(When Anansi’s natural greed and cleverness lead him to di...)
2007(When Anansi’s natural greed and cleverness lead him to di...)
2006(When Anansi’s natural greed and cleverness lead him to di...)
2007(The authors and contributors - educators, storytellers, a...)
2019(Simple, potent, and direct to the heartstings, this mix o...)
1998(This resource offers a series of grade-appropriate lesson...)
2009(Every night when Billy Brown’s mother puts him to bed, ...)
2007(The attraction of scary stories begins very early in chil...)
2016(The Virginia Giant, a one-man army! Peter Francisco was b...)
2014(A collection of informational essays and lesson plans lin...)
2012(Anansi knows the custom that he must share his food if he...)
2007(To kids everywhere, in the hope that their elders will ne...)
1999(Anansi is invited to three parties and wants to attend th...)
2007Sherry Norfolk is a member of the National Storytelling Association, the American Library Association, the Association for Library Service to Children, Children’s Entertainment Association, Georgia Coalition on Arts Education.
On December 4, 1994, Sherry Austin married Robert Norfolk, a professional storyteller.