The Story Connection Margie Reitsma, storyteller

What People Say About Margie


















"What a gift you have and what a joy to see and hear you use it. The children (and adults) were thrilled with your stories!"
Sandy Taylor, Children’s Librarian
Camanche Public Library, Camanche, Iowa 

"I have heard many great reviews about your performances at the Primary School on May 28th (2004)! The kids really liked that 'Story Lady.'  You did a wonderful job with all the different ages! I think you're amazing!" Kitty Mishler, Children's Librarian 
Garfield Memorial Library, Clare, Michigan

"The kids loved her!"
Gina Plummer, Summer Reading Coordinator
Sidney Public Library, Sidney, Iowa

"Thank you for the wonderful performance for our staff and parents on Literacy Night."
Lovejoy Title Reading Staff
Lovejoy Elementary School, Des Moines, IA

"I could see the pictures in my mind. That was cool."
Scott Sondag, 5th grader
East Lincoln Center, Vinton, IA

"Thanks so much for the fun storytelling. My listeners are still talking about your stories!" Reta Klipping, Children's Librarian
Britt Public Library, Britt, IA
  

"You have a terrific ability to keep the kids focused through voice, gestures, and facial expression."
Nancy Meendering, teacher (K-3 Assembly)
Sioux Center Christian School, Sioux Center, IA

"Thank you so much for your wonderful storytelling on Family Reading Night! You did a great job and you helped to make our night a success!"
Norene Bunt, Principal
South O’Brien Middle School, Sutherland, IA

"You’re very good at this! I really liked your stories, especially the one about the TV Burglar!"
a middle school student after an assembly,
MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School, Alton, IA

"Margie brings the stories of the Bible to life. Margie recently told the story of Mary Magdalene visiting the tomb on Easter morning to our Sunday School children. As I listened to her, I felt as if I was at the tomb myself."
Cheryl Van Beek, Youth Director, First Reformed Church, Rock Rapids, IA



       
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