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Aladdin and the Genie

Kate Farrell (author of Story Power) draws our attention to a story most of us are familiar with but as Persian's ancient legend of Aladdin.
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Philly & Nicky

Mitzi Szereto (author of The Best New True Crime Stories) talks Philly mob boss, Little Nicky Scarfo, with T. Fox Dunham.
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The Guest House

Kate Farrell (author of Story Power) helps you find inspiration today from the enduring legacy of Afghanistan's Sufi poet, Rumi:
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Respect Follows Service

Kate Farrell (author of Story Power) shares this Afghan folktale with a prayer for peace and in hopes of dervish, wisdom prevailing.
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John Barleycorn

Kate Farrell (author of Story Power) shares this British legend to welcome the high summer and its hot suns. 
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Lorelei

Kate Farrell (author of Story Power) completes her series of water goddesses, mermaids, and spirits posts with this German legend.
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Tezin the Fish

Kate Farrell (author of Story Power) discusses the layers of meaning in this folktale and its relevance to Haiti and the global community.
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The Water-Nixie

Kate Farrell (author of Story Power) shares this German folklore of the naughty water spirit with us.
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Mahuika, Fire Goddess

Kate Farrell (author of Story Power) shares a legend of another primal goddess from the South Pacific islands, Mahuika.
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Atalanta & Hippomenes

Kate Farrell (author of Story Power) gives us a Greek myth with a feminist twist in honor of the 2021 Olympic Games.
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Hidden Stories

The National Baseball Hall of Fame (author of Picturing America's Pastime) beautifully displays historic moments of baseball in this photographic book.
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