Transmitting Joy!
for every grade
Awesome author visits
Spectacular storytelling concerts
Wonderful writing Workshops
"Everything vanishes, except the story…"
"As a writer, Binder creates vivid tales that can be read and reread. As a storyteller, his work is vibrant and alive in the moment." –SeacoastOnline.Com
Author Talks and Storytelling…
Awesome Performances for Diverse Audiences
of all ages
“I believe that now – more than ever – we need good stories. So, I create books, audiobooks and live performances for you to enjoy.”
– Mark Binder
Encourage Reading and ListeningAuthor visits blend readings, storytelling, mini-lessons with question-answer.
Students enjoy listening, engage with the material, learn from human experience and get answers to questions they care about.Storytelling Concerts are educational and entertaining! Mark has a repertoire of more than 150 fun tales that are suitable for all ages.
Mark's tales bridge communities and bring generations together
PLUS SETS FOR…
Halloween • Campfire • Vacation Celebration • Reading Week • The Holidays • Cold Winter Nights
Tales from Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life… and more
Writing Workshop
Inspiring creativity and teaching story structure
THE INSTANT SHORT STORY…
teaches story structure, unlocks creativity, and puts pen to paper.Whether a stand-alone one-day writing event, or a multiday residency, programs begin with an assembly, then break into classrooms.
For grades 3-12 and adults. Suitable for teacher trainings.
Contact and Booking
Beth Hellman
[email protected]
+1.401.272.8707
WHO IS MARK BINDER?
For the past twenty years, Mark Binder has toured the world transmitting joy with books, audio and spoken word stories for diverse audiences of all ages. He has an MA from the Trinity Rep Theatre, a BA in mythology from Columbia University, where he was a student of Spalding Gray. He makes his living as a theatrical storyteller, professional liar, and the Audie Award nominated author of more than two-dozen books.His latest project is "YOU CAN'T SING!" he said. And I believed him. It is a solo show full of tales, tunes and talk about the power that changing stories has to transform the way we live.
OTHER SETS INCLUDE STORIES LIKE…
It Ate My Sister • Cinderella Spinderella • Izzy Abrahmson's Village Life • The Short Tale of Erika P. Spunk • The Brave Little Tailor • A Holiday Present • It was a dark and stormy night… Riding the Monster Wave • The Lethal Latkes and more!
What do people say?
“We were delighted to have Mark at the school yesterday. I heard some wonderful comments from the teachers and the students.” —St. Margaret Regional School
“Thanks for giving my students the opportunity to "dive" into the world of imagination and topics they had not heard much of before. Your visit helped to broaden their horizon and make them curious for more.” — HBLA School, Austria
"Mark Binder is a master at spinning old tales and everyday events linked to childhood into storytelling gold."
— Parents' Choice Gold for Audio Storytelling
“Preschoolers to eighth graders sat spellbound. We LOVED Mark's stories!” — Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
Storytelling Videos…
These are a few of my favorites… Even better in person!
Tour Calendar
If you don't see a date near you… Invite Mark to come to your community!
What's the story? News and tour dates
Occasional letters from Mark — when there's a new story, cover
reveal, a launch date, or something worth actually saying.
No spam. No newsletter-voice. Just letters.
Contact Mark
For Storytelling Bookings
Beth Hellman
[email protected]
+1.401.272.8707
For appearances, interviews, rights, media, and business inquiries.
for readers
Mark reads everything
He can't always reply, but every message gets read – usually with coffee, somtimes out loud to the cats.