About Joseph Stands With Many
Joseph Stands With Many is a Cherokee storyteller and educator. He follows traditional Cherokee ways that have been passed down through his family and clan. Storytelling runs in his family, for Grandmother and Great Grandmother were both storytellers, passing on the traditions.
The stories that Stands With Many shares not only entertain children (and adults) but are traditionally used to teach values and lessons about life. Through stories, music, and dance Stands With Many shares these traditions and values with his audience.
Stands With Many, a BFA graduate of Towson State University, understands the impact that storytelling has on young listeners. He knows that it nourishes the imagination and sparks the desire for reading.
Stands With Many is also the father of an 13 year old named Zachary. Zachary is quite an accomplished storyteller and dancer in his own right. Occassionally Zachary joins his Dad and participates in the programs.
