For five years, Story Crossroads has partnered with Glendale Community Center and Mountain View Elementary, creating a trusted youth storytelling program each February through April. What began as six weeks has grown to a 10-week residency, giving students deeper chances to develop voice, confidence, and creativity. Rotating artists bring fresh styles and cultural perspectives while maintaining strong relationships. Support from the Salt Lake City Arts Council and Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) ensures continued access to high-quality arts experiences for local youth.

Audiences have loved the dynamic duos of Cherie Davis and Ginger Parkinson and Nannette Guest-Watts and Cassie Ashton, as well as Kira Larkin alongside the late Melva Gifford, whose warmth and humor left a lasting mark. These artists return the first Wednesday–Friday of August for Story Camp—partnering with the Glendale Library to create a joyful summer bridge that deepens literacy, cultural pride, and intergenerational connection.

Join us May 2 & 4–6, 2026 for free live performances at libraries and Murray City Park, plus engaging ticketed virtual workshops. Audiences will experience storytelling and teachings from youth, community, and professional artists—Randel McGee, Kristen Clay, Ted Erekson, Betty Sawyer, Paul Boruff, Karla Huntsman, Kristin Pedemonti, and Chetter Galloway—eight remarkable voices sharing imagination, culture, and connection for all ages.

Thanks to funding from the National Endowment for the Arts; Zoo, Arts & Parks of Salt Lake County; Creative West; Utah Division of Arts & Museums; City of Murray; Salt Lake City Arts Council; Utah Storytelling Guild; Murray City Library; Pleasant Grove Library; American Fork Library; and supporters like you, these stories can be shared far and wide.

Sign up today—free performances and paid workshops await!

We’re seeking your stories, articles, and art for our next issue, Cerulean Sighs—submissions close May 15, 2026.

Have you stumbled upon a story born from a happy accident, an unexpected encounter, or a wild idea that appeared out of nowhere? Maybe Cerulean Sighs itself whispered a spark of inspiration. Whether your work drifts perfectly on-theme or wanders delightfully offbeat, we want to see your imagination take flight on cerulean breezes.

Separate from Story Crossroads, The Story Beast is a free, worldwide e-publication—an incredible platform to share your work with a global audience. Submit by May 15 and let your story sparkle. Learn more at storybeast.org.

On February 27, 2026, Kira Larkin told at the 99th house concert to the Multi Ethnic Senior Highrise in Salt Lake City, delighting residents—many experiencing live storytelling for the first time. Curious questions in the days before—“Will you be reading?” “How do you do it?”—gave way to enchantment as Kira shared her modern, witty twists on fairy tales, proving stories can surprise, delight, and captivate at any age. Explore streams and future concerts at http://storycrossroads.org/HouseConcerts.

On February 7, 2026, Sarah Brady led a virtual workshop on curriculum planning for storytellers. One attendee noted, “Techniques are not supposed to be visible but are needed for acting to reach an audience,” as participants left inspired to try new strategies, create study guides, and bring storytelling to classrooms and communities in bold, imaginative ways. Enjoy past workshops by ordering at  http://storycrossroads.org/AllThingsStory.

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