Bio:

Dianne de Las Casas is an author and award-winning storyteller who tours internationally presenting programs, educator/librarian training, workshops and artist residencies. Her performances, dubbed “traditional folklore gone fun” and “revved-up storytelling” are full of energetic audience participation.

Children's Books:
*Dinosaur Mardi Gras (Pelican Publishing; 2012)
*Blue Frog: The Legend of Chocolate (Pelican Publishing; 2011)
*The House That Witchy Built (Pelican Publishing; 2011)
*There's a Dragon in the Library (Pelican Publishing; 2011)
*Mama's Bayou (Pelican Publishing; 2010)
*The Gigantic Sweet Potato (Pelican Publishing; 2010)
*Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach (Pelican Publishing; 2009)
*The Cajun Cornbread Boy (Pelican Publishing Co., 2009)

Professional Books:
*Handmade Tales 2: More Stories to Make and Take (Libraries Unlimited; 2012)
*A Is For Alligators: Draw & Tell Tales from A-Z (Libraries Unlimited; 2011)
*Tales from the 7,000 Isles: Filipino Folk Stories (Libraries Unlimited; 2011)
*Tell Along Tales: Playing with Participation Stories (Libraries Unlimited; 2011)
*Stories on Board: Creating Board Games from Favorite Tales (Libraries Unlimited; 2010)
*Scared Silly: 25 Tales to Tickle and Thrill (Libraries Unlimited; Spring 2009)
*The Story Biz Handbook: How to Manage Your Storytelling Career from the Desk to the Stage (Libraries Unlimited; 2008)
*Tangram Tales: Story Theater Using the Ancient Chinese Puzzle (Teacher Ideas Press; 2008)
*Handmade Tales: Stories to Make and Take (Libraries Unlimited; 2007)
*Kamishibai Story Theater: The Art of Picture Telling (Teacher Ideas Press; 2008)
*Story Fest: Crafting Story Theater Scripts (Teacher Ideas Press; 2005)

Writer
PAL
Member since 1994
Region: Louisiana/Mississippi

Contact Information

Website:  http://www.storyconnection.net

Published In Children's Market: Yes
Available for Speaking Engagements? Yes