Local storyteller Connie Regan-Blake will be inducted into the Library of Congress

Local storyteller Connie Regan-Blake has been invited to contribute the documentation of her life’s work to the Library of Congress.

Press release from Blake:

The Library of Congress has asked long time local resident Connie Regan-Blake to contribute the documentation of her life’s work as a major player in the revival of American performance storytelling. “Having started out as a storyteller at a public library, I am thrilled to be inducted into the Library of Congress,” Connie said. “It is the rock star of libraries in America, and to have my materials documented and available online is such an honor.”

Regan-Blake’s historic papers, letters, stories, recordings, and more will be kept alongside legendary folk artists, including such notables as Pete Seeger. Also featured in Regan-Blake’s collection will be a recently accepted doctoral dissertation by Dr. Milbre E. Burch, which chronicles Regan-Blake’s 44 year career as a professional storyteller; performing and leading workshops around the world, and her role in helping to ignite and shape the American storytelling revival.

“It is particularly gratifying for the Library of Congress to recognize the cultural and historical significance of taking this age-old art form from the front porch to the main stage,” said Connie.  “It has been an extraordinary journey.”

One of her great joys has been to witness the infectious nature of storytelling.  People who hear stories instinctively want to tell stories.  Regan-Blake has developed workshops to help them find their voice and gain the skills and confidence to tell their own stories.

Regan-Blake is offering two upcoming sessions in Asheville that are open to the public: a day-long workshop on March 21 and a week-long retreat from July 12-18. More details can be found at  www.storywindow.com.

For more on the Library of Congress, visit www.loc.gov

More on Connie Regan Blake:
Connie Regan-Blake has captivated the hearts and imaginations of audiences, bringing the wisdom, humor and drama of stories to main stage concert halls, festivals, libraries and into the corporate world.  A consummate professional and celebrated storyteller, Connie’s rare talent can transform a convention hall into a wondrous landscape and turn a packed theater into an intimate circle of friends. As a founding board member of the National Storytelling Association, a recipient of the life time achievement award, and a frequent host and featured performer at the National Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, Connie is recognized as a key figure in creating a community of storytellers and listeners across the continent.

To learn more about Connie, visit www.storywindow.com.