Earth Up recordings are now available on our website. Register for the conference by June 1st, and receive access to every video in our digital library for a year. Click here: Purchase access to individual sessions here:

Don't forget to submit your content for the September issue of The Story Beast—NSN's member magazine. Deadline: August 1st

DEADLINE EXTENDED! The National Storytelling Network's 2023 Summer Auction donation period will continue until Jul 31st. Learn more about donating to support NSN below:

Join us for NSN's general membership meeting this Saturday (July 15th) at 12 pm Central Time (1p ET, 11a MT, 10a PT). Agenda items include the 2023 ORACLE awards ceremony and concert with performances from each awardee. Register at:

Happy Juneteenth! We celebrate Black culture and heritage today with the unique and authentic storytelling of the National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS).

DEADLINE EXTENDED! The #deadline to apply for the J.J. Reneaux Mentorship Grant has been extended to midnight Central time on October 29th. Don't miss your chance to submit an application! More info and the application can be found at

Are you prepared? NSN's Haunted: Share the Scare begins #tomorrow! Don't be #scared (yet) because we still have tickets available :) See the schedule and reserve your ticket at #storytelling #stories #tellmeastory #haunted #boo #halloween #spooky

The #anticipation is building...one week until #Haunted! Can't attend live but still want to participate? Ticket purchases will support presenters and tellers AND you'll get access to the recordings! #storytelling #stories #tellmeastory #halloween #spooky

The NSN Auction is closing today at 11 pm Central. YOU still have a chance to support NSN‘s mission. PLUS there are lots of amazing items, including some great bargains 😊 THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE – the NSN Auction is closing in two hours.

The NSN Auction is closing on Friday, 8-19, at 11 pm Central. YOU still have a chance to support NSN‘s mission. PLUS there are lots of amazing items for you, your family and friends. Remember, bid early and often!

Registration is now available for Haunted: Share the Scare! Check out the schedule at and grab your tickets before it's too late. #storytelling #stories #tellmeastory #haunted #boo #halloween #spooky

NSN's summer auction IS OPEN! 140+ items, including Art, Books, CDs, Coaching, Festivals, Gift Certificates, Jewelry, Performances, Puppets, Workshops, and more! 2 ways to bid: exact and proxy (automatic) bidding. YOUR bid can help support NSN‘s mission.

NSN's summer auction opens 8/15 at 11 am CT. 140+ items, including Art, Books, CDs, Coaching, Festivals, Jewelry, Puppets, and more! Thanks to our generous donors for donations valued at $20K+! Now YOU can help support NSN‘s mission. Bid early and often!

REMINDER: August 3 is the last date to submit items for the auction. To donate items fill out the form at Please #donate as soon as possible! You can find more info on the #auction at #storytelling #tellmeastory #treasures

TIMELY ANNOUNCEMENT - a follow-up membership meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, 8/6. Board Chair, Kory May, requests all NSN members and supporters to attend if possible. Please register at

The complimentary #program book for CONNECTED: Part I is now available at - there's more than the #event schedule inside so download it today! #Registration is still open for CONNECTED: Part I. Hurry and grab a spot! #NSNStoryCon #storytelling #stories

DONATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 3. View auction items at NSN needs more items for the auction! Please #donate ASAP! Donation form at More #auction info at #storytelling #tellmeastory #treasures

REMINDER: July 25 is the last date to submit items for the auction. To donate items fill out the form at Please #donate as soon as possible! You can find more info on the #auction at #storytelling #tellmeastory #treasures

CONNECTED: Part I is happening next week and NSN has added a "pay-what-you-can" registration option! Select one or all of the events happening on 7/30 and pay the amount you're able to pay to attend. Register now at #NSNStoryCon #stories

The next NSN Board of Directors meeting is planned for Saturday, July 23rd from 12 PM to 2 PM Central time on Zoom. If you would like to observe the meeting, please register in advance at to get the Zoom link.

NSN is #excited to announce our 2022 #ORACLE Award recipients! Help us #congratulate Talking Leaves recipient, Laura Simms, and Regional Excellence recipients, Cooper Braun-Enos, Rachel Ann Harding, and Marilyn McPhie! Come honor our recipients on July 30!