NSN Storyteller Profile ... Patricia Coffie

Patricia Coffie was born interested. She tells original stories of love and laughter and sometimes tears. Patricia has been a regular at the Northlands Storytelling Network annual conference for more than 30 years. Her workshops have included puppetry and personal stories. She has had articles published in the Northlands Journal. Patricia is a past president of Northlands and past board member of National Storytelling Network (back when it was NAPPS). National Storytelling Association Leadership Award 1997 and ORACLE: Distinguished National Service Award 2013.

Patricia Coffie has been a puppeteer since 1970. She has seen miracles happen when people are given the freedom to share puppetry. She teaches puppetry annually at Wartburg College and has more than 30 years experience in schools, libraries, and churches.

Personal, original, humorous, family, Midwest, Iowa

All Ages

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Mileage or air fare, food, lodging, rental car if necessary.

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National Storytelling Network, Northlands Storytelling Network, Iowa Library Association Storytellers' Roundtable, Puppeteers of America