by Lorna Czarnota (Author)
Lorna Czarnota presents medieval tales that answer questions of historical figures in a highly entertaining format. Czarnota offers solid historical background for each story so that young readers have a framework to enhance the significance of each story.
Author Biography
Lorna MacDonald Czarnota Bio:
An award-winning storyteller and humanitarian, Lorna has been telling stories professionally since 1985. She performs and presents in schools, libraries, museums, festivals and conferences, runaway shelters, detention centers, residential treatment facilities, theaters and community venues, among others. Her work includes traditional and original stories, occasionally with music and songs for all ages.
Lorna specializes in mentoring at-risk youth and their families through story. She was nominated for United Way and Univera Health Community Hero Award and named Hopevale Incorporated's Volunteer of the Year.
Lorna holds a certificate in trauma counseling. Her other specialties are identity building in communities following disaster and personal trauma, empowerment for abused women, imagination playtime, historical portrayals and role-play, and Scottish tales. Lorna is a keynote speaker, workshop leader, artist, historian, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Creative Studies for Young Children, as well as a Masters in Special Education. Lorna is the founder and Executive Director of Crossroads Story Center, Inc. a not-for-profit reaching at-risk youth.
Number of Pages: 96
Dimensions: 0.32 x 9.96 x 6.99 IN
Publication Date: May 16, 2009
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Medieval Tales That Kids Can Read & Tell
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5
Point Value: 2