Accolades
Enthusiastic Audience Responses to Anne and InSpiritry
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HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE ANNE?
"You inspire me every day!" InSpiritry FaceBook Comment
"It is always a joy to have you here -- your stories stay with me." Congregation Member
"You are like a midwife, bringing other people's creativity to life. You stimulate us, inspire us, then let us follow our hearts. You help birth new endeavors -- it's beautiful!" Poet
"You are a human tipping point. When you are involved, amazing things start to happen." Peace Festival Participant
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WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT ANNE'S PRESENTATION?
"What a communicator!"
Non-profit Group Fundraising Chairman
"You definitely have a gift with words. I feel so inspired!"
Community Health Fair Audience Member
"...she is a most remarkable speaker. I could have listened to her all night."
Bookclub Audience Member
"We love it when you are here to speak. I always make sure I have pen and paper to take my notes...and Kleenex, because I usually feel like you are talking right to me."
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Member
"It was absolutely mind blowing. Anne's enthusiasm and charisma brought out the best in the Guild members as they completed the exercise and shared their results."
Writers Guild Newsletter
"We loved having you, and we loved your presentation. Please come again next year."
Literary Festival Chairman
"Your stories are always great. You have a real gift."
Sunday School Class Member
"The humor, guitar and singing, along with her wonderful stories, kept everyone interested and entertained...and we all learned something!"
4th and 5th Grade Storytelling Concert and Workshop Participant
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HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT ANNE'S POETRY?
"I love to listen to your poetry. Your poems evoke such emotion and paint a picture I can see perfectly in my mind as you read." Poet at Poetry Awards
"I remember why I love to write! You make me want to go home and get to work!"
Writing League Workshop Participant
"You are certainly a gifted writer, but your delivery of your work is truly inspirational. It made your words come alive with the emotion that motivated you to create it." Literary Club Member
"I'm not usually a poetry lover, but what you read was not like the poetry I know about. It was more like little stories."
Audience member, Poetry Reading for a Civic Club
"I read one poem a night, so it won't be over!"
Reader of Along Greathouse Road
"You remind us of what's important." Review of Under a Blameless Moon
"I don't have much time to read. The problem with your book, Letting Myself In, is that I did just that. I let myself into your book. Now, your poems, disrespectful of my numerous other commitments, keep calling me back. Each demands to be savored and contemplated, yet your talent drives me to read on, even though I am still immersed below the surface of the previous poem. What a treasure to have such a dilemma in my day!"Poetry Workshop Participant
"I don't even like poetry, but the way you read makes me think I could learn to love it!"
Bookclub Member
"I can see every scene in my mind, and you read with such expression."
Poetry Reading Audience Member
"I keep your book under my pillow and read it again and again."
Reader of Letting Myself In
"Listening to you read your poetry has taught me to notice even the little things in my life!"
Bookclub member about Anne's Along Greathouse Road CD
"You are the kind of writer I aspire to become - positive and clear, and with a deep insight into the human spirit and human struggles and joys."
Poetry Reading Audience Member
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HOW COULD THIS SESSION BE IMPROVED?
“Be an hour longer!”
Storytelling: Connecting In the Classroom Workshop Participant
"Tell more stories!"
Once Upon a Future Storytelling Workshop Participant
WHAT DID YOU ESPECIALLY LIKE ABOUT THE SESSION?
“The way she kept our attention!"
Reading Conference Workshop Participant
"I want to thank you for your wonderful job as host at the reading... It was a wonderful experience for me."
Poetry Festival Poet
WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE PERFORMANCE?
“Everything was just great. We really enjoyed your program and hope to have you again. We really enjoyed your true life stories.”
Third Grade Teacher
“Excellent! Everyone loved your stories”
Church Retreat Participant
“Teachers were impressed with the application level of the material that was presented!"
G/T Staff Development Director
"This presenter was the best storyteller I have ever heard; she captivated both students and teachers."
School Administrator
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HOW WOULD YOU EVALUATE THIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM?
“Your program was informative, entertaining and interesting!"
Teacher & Storytelling Workshop Participant
"Listening to Ms. McCrady's various types of stories has been a favorite program of both students and teachers."
School Administrator
"You do an excellent job with students!"
Middle School Teacher
"...this has proven itself to be a success above my wildest expectations!"
Elementary School Librarian
"Your classroom management was wonderful...and working with my afternoon class sorely tested you!"
Elementary Teacher
"I wasn't sure what to expect from a storytelling residency, but I have been very pleased!"
Arts Council Executive Director
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CAN YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM?
"Of course! Thank you for your inspiration and knowledge - and we loved hearing your poetry!"
Writing Workshop Client
"Yes, you have a real presence when you are speaking!"
Hospice Volunteer
“Yes! We were so pleased to have Ms. McCrady speak to our Middle School students. She held them spellbound with her stories and that is no easy feat with this age students!"
School Librarian
"I am going to remember you every time I am responsible for getting a program!"
Civic Club Member
HOW WOULD DESCRIBE ANNE'S WORKSHOP?
"Great exercises, lots of good, exciting participation. Great affirmation of participants."
Teacher Workshop Facilitator
"Ms. McCrady has a very dynamic presence."
Creativity Workshop Participant
"I appreciate your teaching and leading as much as your poetry!"
Public Library Outreach Coordinator
"Anytime you are doing a workshop in the area, I want to be there."
Museum Outreach Director
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