Donna Ingham

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Donna Ingham says she’s been telling stories all her life, but she turned pro in 1995. So for almost 30 years she’s been taking the ancient art of storytelling and giving it a Texas twist in her finely crafted stories from history, folklore, and her personal experiences. A recipient of the Texas Storytelling Association’s John Henry Faulk Award and a National Storytelling Network ORACLE Award, she has appeared on the National Storytelling Festival Exchange Place stage and at other festivals and conferences across the United States and in Ireland. A certified champion liar, she sometimes tells the truth in her popular Tall Tales and True programs, adaptable for all ages and stages, kindergarteners to senior citizens. Some stories are complemented by ukulele or washboard accompaniment. A college English professor in her former life, she is an award-winning writer and producer of spoken word CDs, with five books and five CDs to her credit. In addition to programs and performances for schools, libraries, conferences, and festivals, she also offers author visits, workshops, and residencies. Photo by Lori Najvar.