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Bob Barton

Author/Performer

50 Prince Arthur Ave., Apt. 308
Toronto, ON
M5R 1B5
Phone: 416-920-5543
Email: bobbarton@sympatico.ca

Born: July 12, 1939. Hamilton, Canada
Doreen (wife) Kimberley and Philip (children)

Biography

Bob Barton is known internationally for his work in storytelling and education. One of the original founders of the Storytellers School of Toronto, he performs at story-telling Festivals, conferences and in schools both in Canada and abroad. His repertoire includes both traditional and contemporary stories.

Published Works

Poetry Goes to School, Pembroke, 2004 (with David Booth)
The Bear Says North, Groundwood, 2003
The Small Miracle, Tundra, 2003
Telling Stories Your Way, Pembroke, 2000
Mother Goose Goes To School, Pembroke, 1995
The Best and Dearest Chick of All, Red Deer, 1994
The Storm Wife, Quarry, 1993
Stories to Tell, Pembroke, 1992
The Reindeer Herder and the Moon, Longman/BBC, 1990
Stories in the Classroom, Pembroke, 1990 (with David Booth)
Tell Me Another, Pembroke, 1986

Performances

The Fleeing Pancake; Tiny Tales; Northern Lights; Wonder Tales from Myth and Legend through Prologue to the Performing Arts

Awards

Lifetime Achievement Award, Royal Conservatory of Music, 2002
National Symposium on Arts Education, 2000
Jennie Mitchell Celebrate Literacy Award (Ontario Reading Assoc.),1990.
Fabian Lemieux Award, for contribution to the arts in Ontario schools,1989.
Ginn Reading Award, 1985
Life Membership, Council on Drama in Education

Other Memberships

IBBY
Canadian Children's Book Centre
Friends of the Osborne Collection
The Writer's Union of Canada
Storyteller's School of Toronto
National Storytelling Association (USA)

Available For

Performances,workshops and residencies in storytelling, drama and poetry.


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