Original and classic stories, parables, and culturally diverse folk tales and fairy tales from around the world comprise Michael's ever growing repertoire. The building of community, self-esteem, and character are common themes.

Current services for Schools
(pre-K to 12th grade) include:

School Programs – Appropriate for pre-K to 12th grade:

 

Anti-Bullying
Storytelling for Students

Creative Writing Workshop

Character Development
Accelerated Reader Kickoff / Reward
Living History and Literary Characters
Staff Development

Drama Workshops
Summer Camps

For Early Childcare Educators: Forest Door Seminars
Custom Residencies Available

A sample of Storytelling Programs
for Libraries & Schools:

Michael takes you Through The Forest Door into his world of story:

Sweet Revenge

It’s Raining Cats and Dogs

The President Said What?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Of Knights Bold and Ladies Fair

Tales for Boys to Grow Strong On

Tales for Girls to Grow Strong On
The New Scrooge?

Trickster Tales

Bully…for You

SnowSparkle and SunShine

Roses are Red…

Tales from the Emerald Isle

From two 4th grade students at Marshall Elementary after a week of Creative Writing Lab with Michael:

“I like the way that you showed me that instead of keeping my feelings inside, I can write it down on a piece of paper, which usually would be two sentences if you hadn’t taught me how to expand my writing with more beautiful detail.” “I liked the way Mr. Forestieri could tell a whole story just by looking at a picture. I’m telling better stories because I’m picturing my story.”

 

If you are in the state of Delaware, ask me how your school or non-profit organization can apply for a grant.

Custom programs and residencies are available.
If you can dream it, we can do it…together!