MaryJo Maichack | Storyteller & Minstrel

Mary Jo Maichack in the Press

THIS HAT'S TOO BIG!
THE HERALD Wednesday, March 27, 2002

Minstrel-storyteller Mary Jo Maichack, center, laughs as William Dantzier, 5, of New Britain, finds his hat a bit too big during "Clever Maidens," a celebration of Women's History Month at the Children's Department of the New Britain Public Library. Looking on is Alexandria Kelly, 5, of New Britain. She is dressed as a princess. The event, which featured tales from other cultures, was funded by a grant from the Library Services and Technology Act, Connecticut State Library.

Missing the Muffin Man Wins NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) Award
September 18, 2007
HOLYOKE, MA - Mary Jo Maichack, musician and storyteller, has just won a NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) Honor award for spoken word/storytelling for her CD of her original story, "Missing the Muffin Man." Maichack researched, wrote and narrated the 37-minute piece of historical fiction for ages eight and older, set in Dickens-era London. Read more

Local folk artist entertains students with Greek stories
Longmeadow News , 4/02/02
LONGMEADOW - Center School's PTO sponsored the Greek Myths Alive, a visual and active presentation of ancient stories told by folk artist Mary Jo Maichack for grades K-4 on Tuesday April 2, 2002.
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Children Celebrate gift of light at Monson Free Library
The Journal Register, 1/04/01
MONSON - Libraries are known for being a quiet place to visit, but on Dec. 28, children at the Monson Free Library were able to sing and dance the afternoon away as award-winning minstrel Mary Jo Maichack, of Holyoke, performed Sun, Moon, Stars, Shine!"
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Holyoke Storyteller Wins National Award For New Children's Cassette
Chicopee Herald, 1/12/00
HOLYOKE - Mary Jo Maichack, Holyoke storyteller, has an award-winning audio cassette to add to her career achievements. "Books are Celebrations" has won a 1999 NAPPA Gold Award...
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Tales Enchant in New Britain
Hartford Courant
Want to see a person who can talk like a turtle, imitate a bulldog or fly like an eagle? Take a look at Mary Jo Maichack...
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Review of Books Are Celebrations
Storyteller Linda Goodman
When an audio tape holds my three year old granddaughter's attention for forty minutes, I know that I have stumbled onto something grand.
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