Programs and Descriptions:
Big and Tall Trickster Tales:
This program features tall
tales from around the world. Enjoy the wit and humor
or larger than life tricksters like: Brehr Rabbit; Anansi
the Spider; and Coyote.
Jack Tales & High John Stories
This is an enthusiastic storytelling program that features
participatory tales about two bigger than life characters,
Jack – who overcomes giants and “High” John – who
overcomes slavery.
American Heritage Tales
This program is a collection of stories, folktales and
tall tales from our American Heritage. It features stories
from a wide variety of cultures: African, Native American
an European.
African Heritage Tales
This collection of stories from African Heritage includes
tales from Africa and other parts of the world that have
been impacted from African migration and the stories that
followed.
Some comments about Leslie's shows:
"I really like you stories. You make me want to go and read some stories. And
I like how you make us do things."
-Student, Cleveland Elementary School in Pasadena
"Thank you for your stirring and uplifting program of stories."
-Monte Vista Unitarian Universalist Church, Montclair
"You are an inspiration! You are the great griot man."
-Audience Member, Los Angeles World Storytelling Festival
