Award-Winning Storyteller and Author

Explore the captivating world of Jim Flanagan, a master storyteller and acclaimed author.

Explore the captivating world of Jim Flanagan, a master storyteller and acclaimed author.

Storytelling Projects

Explore Jim Flanagan's award-winning storytelling and writing projects.

Award Winning Books

Discover Jim's national award-winning and bestselling books.

School Programs

Engage with Jim's educational storytelling programs in schools.

Award-Winning Storyteller and Author

Explore the captivating world of Jim Flanagan, a master storyteller and acclaimed author.

A person is holding an open book titled 'Part One: How Does Storytelling Work?' The book discusses the importance of stories. The setting includes a wooden table, plants, and a blurred outdoor background.
A person is holding an open book titled 'Part One: How Does Storytelling Work?' The book discusses the importance of stories. The setting includes a wooden table, plants, and a blurred outdoor background.

Career Highlights

Jim Flanagan is an award-winning author, storyteller, and educator dedicated to inspiring creativity.

Retired principal and counselor.

Experience

Dedicated Arts Educator

Ohio Arts

1990 to Present

Teaching creativity through storytelling, enriching student experiences across all ages.

Published Author

Positive Tales

2015 to Present

Writing and storytelling recognized with national awards and bestseller status.

Text from a book page featuring paragraphs of narrative or dialogue related to characters such as Jotham and Abimelek. The focus is on storytelling elements and biblical references.
Text from a book page featuring paragraphs of narrative or dialogue related to characters such as Jotham and Abimelek. The focus is on storytelling elements and biblical references.

Jim's storytelling captivates audiences, inspiring creativity and imagination in both young and old alike.

Sarah M.

The image contains a mosaic wall with the words 'YOUR STORY' written in bold, dark letters. The tiles are small and mostly uniform, giving a textured appearance to the background.
The image contains a mosaic wall with the words 'YOUR STORY' written in bold, dark letters. The tiles are small and mostly uniform, giving a textured appearance to the background.
A man is sitting on a couch holding a book titled 'A Storytelling Workbook for Beginners.' The book cover features a design with concentric circles and the words 'People,' 'Problem,' 'Purpose,' and 'Platform' with a heart at the center. The man is wearing a light blue sweater and smiling at the camera. The couch has a yellow cushion and is in a room with a minimalist style.
A man is sitting on a couch holding a book titled 'A Storytelling Workbook for Beginners.' The book cover features a design with concentric circles and the words 'People,' 'Problem,' 'Purpose,' and 'Platform' with a heart at the center. The man is wearing a light blue sweater and smiling at the camera. The couch has a yellow cushion and is in a room with a minimalist style.

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