National Youth Workers Convention

by Michael Novelli   |  October 30 2008    07:41 AM

I am in Pittsburgh for Youth Specialties' National Youth Workers Convention. On Saturday I will be leading a session for youth leaders called Shaped by the Story that will be an interactive workshop exploring Bible storying and interactive learning. Kelly Dolan and my brother Mark Novelli from Imago Media will be helping me facilitate this time. It should be fun!

Joseph Story for Kids

by Michael Novelli   |  October 23 2008    03:24 PM

I was searching iTunes for kid's podcasts for a trip we just took, and I found this audio story of Joseph.
To download it, CLICK HERE.

The podcast is called "Storynory." It contains many childrens stories with moral lessons that are really well narrated. Another reason I like it is my love for British accents!

You can also read the scripts for the stories on the website: http://storynory.com/2008/10/05/joseph-and-his-coat-of-many-colours/

Narratives 4, 5, & 6 Posted!

by Michael Novelli   |  October 21 2008    11:03 AM

Just posted 3 more narratives. I hope I caught all the typos!
Enjoy.

What Makes a Book Tick…

by Michael Novelli   |  October 20 2008    07:01 PM

I found a blog post showing some stunning sculptures created from used books. These amazing creations are called by some "book dissections" or "book autopsies". I tend to not see them as being something so grim! Click here to see more about "The Bittersweet Art of Cutting Up Books."

Book Release Party!

by Michael Novelli   |  October 13 2008    10:55 AM

My friend Jen Howver are celebrating the release of our new books with a party! Imago Media is hosting this party for us this Thursday, October 16th from 7-9pm at their office in Elgin, Illinois, 73 S. Riverside Drive.

This promises to be a fun evening with good food and great books! If you would like to drop by please RSVP now by emailing michele.

Learn more about my book here, and learn more about Jen and her book, Secret Survivors, by clicking here.

Nerdbots

by Michael Novelli   |  October 01 2008    07:24 PM

I came across a great website called Nerdbots.

Description from the website: “Oddly obsessed with all things robot, married couple Nicholas and Angela from Kansas City, Missouri, decided on a whim one day to do nothing other than to build one themselves.

After piecing together parts found at their favorite antique and thrift stores, they created their first robot friend. Since that first day, Nicholas and Angela have added many fabulously geeky robots to their beloved robotic collection.”

What a concept… taking something considered to be junk, mixing it together, and restoring into something creative, fun and valuable. This is what we should be doing in our communities… and in our lives.