TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The School of Library and Information Studies at The University of Alabama will host a luncheon talk on “The Nature of Storytelling and the Work of the Storyteller” by noted storyteller, author and teacher Diane Wolkstein. The event is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, at the Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway.

Wolkstein is “The Official Storyteller” of New York City and an internationally known writer, performer, and teacher of storytelling and its meaning.

Wolkstein’s talk will be of interest to those who tell stories, educators, librarians, book artists, students of communication and information studies, and anyone interested in the convergence of stories told in literature, performance and the media.

Since the 1960’s, Wolkstein has told stories to adults, seniors, and children - in person, through her books and on her many recordings. She taught at Sarah Lawrence College, the New School and Bank Street College of Education. She has been featured on CBS’ “Morning Edition,” 20/20, National Public Radio, “Sunday Morning” with the late Charles Kurault and on CNN.

Wolkstein also is the author of more than 20 books. She is a sought-after lecturer and frequent keynote speaker who has a unique perspective on the modern storytelling movement. Her website http://www.dianewolkstein.com includes a list of her publications.

Call the School of Library and Information Studies at 205/348-4610 by noon on Oct. 9th to reserve a seat. This program is being presented through the collaborative efforts of UA’s School of Library and Information Studies, the University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences and the Tuscaloosa Public Library.