Anne Shimojima, Storyteller
Whether it is with a thoughtful story for adults, a funny folk tale for children, or the inspiring history of her Japanese American family’s experience in the incarceration camps during World War II, Anne Shimojima reminds us that to be human is to travel on the most fascinating journey of all. Her repertoire includes folk tales from around the world and historical pieces that help us find our place in the world today.
A professional storyteller since 1982, Anne performs in festivals, schools, libraries, museums, senior communities, conferences, and anywhere people gather to hear a good story. Her thirty-five years as an elementary school library media specialist and decades of performing have given her a deep understanding of the universal truths we can all find in story
Anne lives in the Chicago area, in Morton Grove, IL.
Read about the Anne Shimojima Latte at Franny Lou's Porch in Philadelphia, PA!
Anne has a CD!
Listen to eleven of Anne's favorite Japanese folktales!
Awarded a Storytelling World Resource Honor Award in 2019.
Now available in a digital download!
"I LOVE IT! Your stories are wise and witty, your voice deep and soothing, and your telling simple and straight-forward." - Motoko, Japanese storyteller, awarded the Circle of Excellence ORACLE Award from the National Storytelling Network
Discover Asian American Storytopia!
Anne joins storytellers Karin Amano, Tobey Ishii Anderson, Alton Takiyama Chung, Eleanor Clement Glass, Yasu Ishida, Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, Roopa Mohan, Motoko, Kuniko Yamamoto, Linda Yemoto, and Dr. Joel Ying for this fun introduction to Asian culture for elementary school children, their families, and all story-lovers! Twenty-one episodes with stories and activities!
Find it on YouTube!
