Storytelling for Connection | Antonio Sacre, UCLA Lab School

Storytelling. An oldie, but a goodie. So good in fact, that Antonio Sacre— author-in-residence at the UCLA Lab School— has used it to connect children and adults alike to their cultures, identities and possibly most importantly, to each other.

Antonio Sacre’s approach to life is one with an emphasis on creating memories and remaining present. In sharing his own personal narratives and invented stories, he has been able to preserve his family’s history while offering a unique, human relatability that’s proven itself universal.  

In today’s episode of the Sidewalk Talk podcast, Anthony and I talk about the link between listening and storytelling. Listen in to learn how he is using the power of story to create meaningful human-to-human connections and promote a sense of belonging.

 
Episode Timeline:
[00:57] Intro 
[00:57] Meet Antonio Sacre
[02:42] How he got his start with stories
[04:57] Antonio’s storytelling at the UCLA lab school
[12:39] The influence of family on his storytelling
[17:47] Promoting a sense of belonging in children
[20:06] The foundation of a story and the power of transformation
[27:30] Creating memories and living a storied life 
[31:24] Motivating with stories
[34:17] Antonio Sacre’s storytelling class 
[38:15] A reminder and message of gratitude 
[41:27] Outro

 
Resources Mentioned:
Professional Development Live-Stream Events
A Mango in the Hand by Antonio Sacre
My Name is Cool by Antonio Sacre

 
Standout Quotes:
"So they're listening to my story. They're thinking of their own story. And this community is created in a way that existed a lot pre-technology and doesn't exist as much post technology..”  - Antonio [11:08]
“It started resonating with kids...really helping kids understand their cultural backgrounds or languages— their specific stories are valid." - Antonio [17:21]
"There's something beautiful about you, in particular, Antonio as a storyteller, because you bring this selfhood into being in a way for kids that maybe feel like they have to put a part of themselves away." - Traci [18:09]
“...the TV is interesting, but the TV can't see us.” - Antonio [33:07]
“Bring the sidewalk into your own homes. What happens when you listen to your own children and your own siblings and your own elders? And yourself?” - Antonio [40:23]

 
Connect:

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Find | Antonio Sacre

At antoniosacre.com

On Instagram: @antoniosacre

On Twitter: @antoniosacre

On Facebook: @AntonioSacreAuthor

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