Storybox Playlist: American Discovery

Columbus Day is the celebration of the “Discovery of America” but if we look deeper, America has been “discovered” many many times by so many different communities. Here are some stories of discovery — not only of the Americas but many unknowns.

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FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories

New Mexico: Running for the Rebellion

In this story based in New Mexico, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.

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36 MINUTES

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FIFTY: The Stars, the States, and the Stories

Delaware: People Like Me

In this story based in Delaware, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.

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29 MINUTES

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At Home with Martin & Sylvia

Round the World

Martin & Sylvia are inspired to go on an exploration, but the weather means they need to get creative exploring inside…

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20 MINUTES

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Martin & Sylvia: More Adventures!

Arctic Explorers

When Martin and Sylvia discover a sparkling winter landscape in their yard, Martin decides they need a real fire and a real cookout!…

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21 MINUTES

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By Thistle By Thimble

Birdland

Each spring, Maati looks forward to seeing her chickadee friends but this year only one returns and she learns that the other has…

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22 MINUTES
Winter

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About the authors

  • David Sewell McCann

    David Sewell McCann

    Story Spinner

    David Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.