Folktellers Launch Transmedia Storytelling Program for Schools

DETROIT and NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Folktellers LLC announced its pilot Transmedia Storytelling Program with fifth graders at Upton Elementary School in Royal Oak, Michigan this week with an interactive YouTube Video Contest based upon their new Excerpts from an Unknown Guidebook Series.

After the successful, award-winning release of Book I: Phases of the Moon in the series, Folktellers have started the year off right by bringing their storytelling adventures right into the classroom.

In a partnership between the Folktellers team (Carl Winans, Stephen Sadler, Amy Weber, and Josef Bastian) and the staff, students and administration at Upton Elementary, fifth graders will be part of an exciting video storytelling contest. Over the next 60 days, students will read Book I: Phases of the Moon and then design, develop, and produce their own "folk-tale" video to be hosted on the Folktellers YouTube Channel.

Based upon subscriber voting, winners will be announced at the end of February with prizes being awarded in a ceremony at Upton Elementary.

Folktellers Executive Producer, Amy S. Weber, noted, "This is such a great opportunity to bring the excitement of the entertainment industry right into the hands of students, teachers and parents. As our Folktellers Universe expands, it's great to have people really becoming an active part of the stories we're telling."

This program has been designed to be fun and engaging,  while supporting reading literacy, creative writing, multimedia technology, team dynamics, as well as self-empowerment and personal growth.

Principal John Grzywack commented, "We are so excited to be part of this initial program. We're always looking for programs to engage our students in new and innovative ways, while encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and life-long learning. This is the kind of experience these kids will never forget."

Once the pilot program is complete, Folktellers will be expanding this experience in schools across the country. These activities will continue as Folktellers release more stories in the series over the next few years in various transmedia formats.

About Folktellers

Our vision is simple:

Stories can change the world and are meant to be shared.

Our mission is to create and promote storytelling experiences that encourage people to engage with stories across all types of entertainment media.

Find us at:
https://www.folktellers.com

CONTACT:
Emma Boyer
856-489-8654 x305
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