Barbara McBride-Smith Bio
Barbara McBride-Smith wears many hats - simultaneously! For over 30 years, she has worked as a teacher, a school librarian, a theological seminary instructor, a traveling storyteller, and a writer. In each of these professions, she has employed storytelling as an integral educational tool and a compelling art form.
The multi-faceted McBride-Smith has authored two books for August House. Her book,
Greek Myths, Western Style retells classic Greek myths in a compelling voice with contemporary touches to engage young readers and it was chosen by the American Library Association as a "Top Ten Title" for adult new readers. The
Tell It Together book, a collection of foolproof story theatre scripts, was a recipient of the Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award.
Ten years ago, McBride-Smith was awarded the prestigious John H
