Dispatches from the Moth

Explore interviews, storytelling tips, playlists and other Mothy fun curated by our staff and community.

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Jan 08, 2021

Introducing The Moth Story Map - Dante Jackson

by The Moth Staff

Happy New Year! 2021 has finally arrived and with it, new opportunities to be involved with The Moth! Read more information about open applications for our All City program for high school students and Moth Teacher Institute for 5-12 teachers at the bottom of this post. Secondly, the Education team has been working on a really exciting instructional video that we’re ecstatic to finally be able to share with you. One of the many tools we use to talk about...

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 30, 2020

Moth Playlist: Bright, Shiny and New

by The Moth Staff

2020, be gone! Here’s hoping that we all rise like the phoenix from the flames of this dumpster fire year. It’s time for a fresh start—getting over loss, breaking free, attitude adjustments and learning to be true to yourself—this week’s playlist features stories of starting anew. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #BrightShinyNewPlaylist { width: 350px; }

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 11, 2020

Moth Playlist: Planetary Alignment

by The Moth Staff

Rare occurrences can be a thing of beauty. On December 21st, Jupiter and Saturn will be so close that they will appear to be a “double planet.” That great conjunction, as the planetary alignment has come to be known, hasn’t occurred in 800 years. This week’s stories are all about those rare occurrences and their earthly impact. Kismet, we salute you! @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #PlanetaryAlignmentPlaylist { width: 350px; }

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Dec 08, 2020

Storytelling School with The Moth: Storytelling Activity #32

by Moth EDU

It’s the last 2020 Storytelling School with The Moth! So glad we made it and don’t forget to come see us in 2021. As we all adjust to the new normal, we hope these posts have been something to look forward to and given you a burst of joy and empathy. The Moth’s EDU team is here for you! For this month’s blog, we’re taking a look at a story about letting go of judgment and loving where you’re from.

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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Nov 28, 2020

Moth Playlist: Seen and Heard

by The Moth Staff

In the spirit of gratitude, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Month with some of our favorite voices from the community. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #SeenAndHeardPlaylist { width: 350px; }

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