Get ready to be impressed by the CoSA Advanced Jazz Ensemble, a powerhouse group featuring top-notch musicians.

Want a spellbound audience? In this workshop, Emily Stamets will share simple strategies for dynamic storytelling. Learn to tweak your world choice and delivery, with techniques that can be applied to every story for a rollercoaster of a narrative.

Five storytellers will share a mixture of folktales and personal stories highlighting the World Storytelling Day theme of “Building Bridges.”

Prepare to be captivated by the tales of trailblazers who fearlessly lead, navigate, and redefine boundaries with their creativity, grit, and courage.

Join author Maria E. Garcia and interviewees from her book for a look at the often uncelebrated contributions made by Mexican Americans from san Diego’s diverse communities. Heartening stories of those that continue to make a diference.

Let the music inspire you to get on stage and share your own story.

Storyteller and author Sara Armstrong leads an interactive workshop delving into narratives laden with intriguing conundrums and endless possibilities. Uncover the significance of these tales and unlock their transformative power.

Look for the unique Turning Wheel Bus parked outside the library. This museum-on-wheels, the creation of Dr. Alberto Pulido of USD, reflects the importance of the murals, neighborhood organizations and people of Barrio Logan.

Fiber artist Emily Staments and her spinning wheel create colorful yarn, as storytellers spin their own yarns related to this beautiful art.

Storyteller and veteran O.Jo. Mozon Jr. facilitates a panel of veterans telling their own stories of military service.

What makes a low rider a low rider? Dr. Alberto Pulido highlights both their rich history and contemporary view. A noteworthy low-rider will be parked out front, and its owner, Maritza, will share the story of how that low rider came to be. Learn about the origins and significance of these iconic vehicles.

Miyo Yamauchi, Moth StorySLAM Champion, will guide workshop participants to craft their own stories by framing their narrative, finding the story spine, and igniting the story spark with beats.

Brace yourself for the festival finale, as local legends and visiting wordsmiths unite with personal tales, folktales, myths, and more to ignite your imagination and leave you spellbound.

Professional storytellers share tales of cooperation and connection on the World Storytelling Day theme.

Circle the globe with stories from lands and cultures.

Community storytellers take the stage! Local elementary school students will share stories they’ve worked on in school residencies with professional storytellers/teachers. They will be followed by graduates of this year’s Storytelling Institute at the Coronado Public Library.