Len is a popular storyteller at theaters, schools and festivals throughout the United States and has performed at festivals in Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Holland and Canada. He is the recipient of the National Storytelling Network 2001 Circle of Excellence Oracle Award.
The author of a children’s book for young readers and contributing to several folktale collections, Len also has five Cd’s and audio cassettes featuring a wide range of his favorite stories, several receiving NAPPA and Parents’ Choice awards. |
We enthusiastically welcome Storyteller, Len Cabral to the 2023 Summer Fair!Len will perform at 11:30 a.m. under the Children's Games Tent and you do NOT want to miss this very special event!
Len Cabral is an internationally acclaimed storyteller who has been enchanting audiences with his storytelling performances at schools, libraries, museums and festivals since 1976. A great grandson of a Cape Verdean whaler whose grandparents immigrated to America from the islands off the coast of West Africa, Len’s strong Cape Verdean ancestry comes alive in his exuberant retelling of African, Cape Verdean, and Caribbean folktales as well as original stories and tales from around the world.
We are thrilled to host him for a special performance for everyone on Fair Day! 
Weaving Words Connecting Cultures
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What are audiences around the country saying about Len Cabral
“There is never a dull moment when Len Cabral is performing.”
-Amy, 6th grade “Len Cabral is very smart and I like his stories. They tell about animals and myths. My grandmother tells me stories and sometimes she wants me to tell stories. Len Cabral helped me tell stories to my grandmother.” -Cora, 4th grade “Your stories brought us home with you. Your stories brought us on trips. I felt like I was there with you on your very own adventures.” – Laura, 6th grade |
