Storytellers

Amy has loved stories all her life. After winning the Young Storyteller of the Year at 16, she apprenticed to the world-renowned traditional Scots Traveller storyteller, Duncan Williamson, and now holds many of his stories and ballads in trust. Over the past 25 years, she has been instrumental in the modern British storytelling landscape as a performer, promoter and advocate. She was a founder member of the international 'Festival at the Edge' and served two years as a Director for the Society for Storytelling. An award winning author and storyteller, Amy is passionate about the importance of stories and books for all. Amy has been working with us since 2017.

Marion Leeper

Based in Cambridge, Marion works as an educator and storyteller, in particular with the early years. But telling stories for Bag Books is always a highlight of her week! Marion has been working with us since 2011.

Chris Lowe

A professional storyteller since 1995, Chris assists teenagers with learning difficulties to express themselves. He has helped pupils with severe physical disabilities to stage a showcase on Martin Luther King at a city centre theatre in Birmingham.  Chris is well known at Storytelling and Folk Festivals from Whitby to Weston and entertains a wide variety of audiences with stories and storytelling workshops. Chris has been working with us since 2011.

Nina Martinez

After several years as an officer in the Metropolitan Police Force, Nina took a career break to raise her children. Once they were settled in school, Nina began a new career, working part-time for Bexley Library service as their Study Support Co-ordinator (Special Schools). Nina contacted Bag Books for help with resources and training and became so involved that she has been working with us since 2007.