Dianne de Las Casas is an author and award-winning storyteller who tours internationally presenting programs, educator/librarian training, workshops and artist residencies. Her performances, dubbed "traditional folklore gone fun" and "revved-up storytelling" are full of energetic audience participation. Dianne's professional books include Story Fest: Crafting Story Theater Scripts; Kamishibai Story Theater: The Art of Picture Telling; Handmade Tales: Stories to Make and Take; Tangram Tales: Story Theater Using the Ancient Chinese Puzzle, The Story Biz Handbook, and Scared Silly: 25 Tales to Tickle and Thrill. Her children's books include The Cajun Cornbread Boy, Madame Poulet & Monsieur Roach, and Mama's Bayou. Visit her website at http://www.storyconnection.net.