GNY EP.162 | Hanah Ehrenreich — Storytelling Festival of Children
In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Hanah Ehrenreich — festival organizer, common counselor for the City of Syracuse, and passionate advocate for early childhood literacy. Hanah is the driving force behind the Storytelling with Children Festival, taking place on May 17th at the MOST (Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology) in Syracuse, NY — and it’s completely free to attend.
Hanah opens up about a literacy crisis facing children today and makes the case that oral storytelling — one of humanity’s oldest traditions — may be the most powerful tool we have to fix it. Before a child ever picks up a book, a story told out loud can ignite their imagination, build emotional intelligence, and give them a reason to care about reading. The festival brings that philosophy to life for kids ages 3–12 with a full day of world-class storytellers, interactive workshops, illustration stations, and more.
This is a story about stories — and why they matter more than ever.
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Chapters
0:00 — Welcome & Introduction
0:19 — Hanah Introduces Herself
0:28 — What Is the Storytelling with Children Festival?
2:28 — Festival Day Schedule & the MOST
4:52 — Admission, Free Access & Festival Details
5:50 — How Hanah Got Involved in Storytelling
8:48 — Do Adults Lose Their Love of Storytelling?
12:21 — Noah & Hanah in Astronaut Gear — Surprise!
12:35 — Childhood Stories That Captivated Us
14:56 — Storytelling Tips & The Power of Participation
18:45 — Final Thoughts & What’s Coming Next Year
21:10 — Where to Find More Information
