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Mark Twain once said, "the human race has only one really effective weapon, and that is laughter." The Moth couldn't agree more, so we invite you to press pause on the chaos for a moment and enjoy our latest playlist.
Social Distancing in response to COVID-19 has schools closed all around the world. In an effort to help parents and educators with some at-home curriculum, The Moth’s Education program is publishing a weekly storytelling activity! Each Tuesday, we’ll bring you a story from The Moth’s archive with some journal prompts and reflection questions! Please feel free to share with other families, educators and other individuals looking for ways to engage their hearts and their minds.
When an intruder broke into Betty’s home when she was 95, she discovered that despite her age, she could handle it.
The Moth has partnered with Audible to highlight true, personal stories from some of our favorite Moth storytellers. Listen in as our friend Elizabeth Gilbert talks about the woman who changed her life, get to know Malcolm Gladwell on a more personal level and come to understand the transformational power of grief through an inspiring story from a Moth favorite, Kate Braestrup and many more. Then, find the work of these gifted storytellers such as Elizabeth Gilbert’s...
It’s impossible to contain all of amazing narratives of the African American community to the shortest month of the year, but fortunately, good stories always have a place to live at The Moth. From tragi-comic misunderstandings and sobering family discoveries to the thrill of a first kiss and the sweet victory of the first African American president, here is a playlist of stories that reflect and rejoice in the diversity of the Black experience. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) {...