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Priscilla Best, the Heart to Heart Storyteller, has the gift of captivating listeners of all ages. During her travels and sharing of stories, Priscilla has been cited as a storytelling voice that is “easy to listen to”.

Priscilla’s mission is to impact each listener positively through storytelling. Priscilla delights audiences from pre-school through senior citizens with contemporary stories, folktales, stories and chants of African American and other cultures from around the world. Her use of participation stories assures that listeners take ownership and become responsible for their learning and their enjoyment.

Priscilla is a native of eastern North Carolina and grew up in the rural coastal plains region. There were twelve siblings along with mother and father who worked the tobacco and cotton fields. They were a loving family. Priscilla reports there was always a very large garden with vegetables enough to share with relatives and neighbors who did not have. There were also lots of livestock for food as well as lots of chores to keep the whole family busy.

Priscilla earned the Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina Central University and the Masters of Library Science degree from East Carolina University. She worked for more than 30 years in public education. As a retired teacher and library media coordinator, Priscilla now uses her training and educational experiences to produce storytelling programs that are exciting, enriching and age-appropriate. Her school assemblies may be designed to address literacy, character education, cultural enrichment or other themes. Priscilla has also served as storyteller in many library and cultural festivals.

Priscilla has received the Competent Toastmasters Award and is an effective workshop facilitator and public speaker. Workshops are always customized for the intended audience.

In the fall of 2004, Priscilla journeyed to South Africa where she told stories as part of the USA Delegation from the National Storytelling Network. Priscilla remains active in her local church and other organizations.



For Bookings and Information:
Priscilla R. Best
Heart to Heart Storyteller
1823 Tommy’s Rd
Goldsboro, NC 27534 (USA)
(919) 778-2058
priscillabest@bellsouth.net