Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler
Gather 'round the campfire for a summertime lineup of myths and folktales from around the world, told by global actors, musicians, and storytellers. The podcast is produced by Sparkler Learning, an education nonprofit, and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana Stewart, who invited friends from around the globe to share their stories as part of Sparkler's summer learning program (Camp Sparkler). Listen together — and travel around the world in your imagination, all through the power of stories! "Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler" is intended for families to listen to together with their children (from about birth to age 8). Learn more and find extras for families and educators at PlaySparkler.org/CampSparkler23.
Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler
How the Beetle Got Her Gorgeous Coat, a Brazilian Folktale
On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Brazilian-American artist and storyteller Maria Fernanda Alves da Silva (Mary Fê) shares the story "How the Beetle Got Her Gorgeous Coat," a Brazilian Folktale. Following the story, hear an original samba song, created by Mary Fê and educator/composer Benjamin Weiner.
This Episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler was produced by Sparkler Learning as part of Camp Sparkler 2023 and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana Stewart. Thank you to Benjamin Weiner, who created the song "Once Upon a Time," which you'll hear at the beginning and end of the episode.
Learn more and find parent and educator resources at PlaySparkler.org/CampSparkler23.