Storyteller - Masankho K. Banda

Family (All Ages)

DeKalb County Public Library is proud to host storytellers during the 43rd annual National Association of Black Storytellers' Festival and Conference.

This is a 2-part event. The storytelling workshop will be held from Noon to 1:30 p.m. and a storytelling program will follow at 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Masankho K. Banda learned the fine arts of storytelling and dance from his elders. In their company, he spent many long days and nights listening to stories and dancing to music that captivated his mind, nourished his soul, and strengthened his spirit. Masankho works tirelessly to establish a worldwide legacy of peace messengers. The people he meets, teaches and performs for learn the power of choosing peace over conflict and are forever touched.

This performance is part of the National Association of Black Storytellers' Adopt-A-Teller Community Outreach Program (AATP). AATP is being held during the 43rd Annual National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference based at the Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park, November 19-23, 2025. The festival is sponsored by the National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. (NABS) and supported by a grant from, and the Nora Roberts Foundation, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and NABS Legacy Fundraising Campaign.

Other programs in this series:

• November 17, 7:00-7:45 p.m. Scott Candler Library featuring Sarai Abdul-Malik
• November 18, 7:00-7:45 p.m., Redan-Trotti Library featuring Ilene Evans
• November 19, 7:00-7:45 p.m., County Line-Ellenwood Library featuring Denise Chapman Acosta

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