Sandburg Storytelling Slam

Storytellers are sought for Perspectives: The Sandburg Story Slam, the Carl Sandburg Home’s first community storytelling event. The theme is dream. The live event takes place on Sandburg’s birthday on Jan. 6. If you are interested in sharing a true five-minute story with a live audience, go online for details. Email your story pitch by Nov. 19. Finalists will be selected for the story slam. A panel of judges will rate the stories told to a live audience, and cash prizes will be awarded.