Br. John

"It's okay to be unique. You have to start early getting children to understand the uniqueness of each other."

                          -Br. John  

        (The Independence Examiner)

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"Professional storyteller Brother John entertains with stories about diversity and sensitivity as part of Sedalia, Mo. Global Village."

                -The Sedalia Democrat

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 "105 year old Flo Goodson poses with Br. John at her birthday party celebration."

-Kansas City Star        10/14/2011 

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"Maple Woods (Community College) gathers storytellers to celebrate the art of the spoken word. Br. John, Tracy Milsap, Jerri Alexander along with 39 other storytellers came this week to the Storytelling Celebration."

                  -The Kansas City Star

                       4/2/2003

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"John Anderson (Br. John) used numerous visuals to assist in his telling of the story 'Tales From The Black West'."

                -St. Joseph News-Press

                     10/15/2008

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"John sounded great, light-hearted and spirited, he was a joy."

                          -KC Stage

                      7-2007

"Br. John let the children act out portions of his stories. Reading is not just a passive thing."   

                     -Kansas City Star

 "Brother John Anderson describes for Winnwood Elementary students the timeline of how American blacks fought for and won equal rights through actions and court rulings."

                -Sun Tribune

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"Br. John exercises his talent as a professional storyteller and motivational consultant."

  -The Coffeyvile Journal 

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 "H.G. Wells 'War of the Worlds' is a good example of how the minds of people could run away with them because of a good story."

        -The Wednesday 

       Dispatch Tribune  

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"Br. John posin with musical friends, Byrd Fleming, Jim 'Mr. Stinky Feet' Cosgrove, Kristi 'Funky Mama' Erler, Kevin 'Dino O'Dell' Dolan & 'Bongo' Barry.     

     -The Kansas City Star

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 "The former early childhood educator and children's pastor employed comedic wit and enthusiasm when addressing local hopefuls intersted in'making it' in show business."

   -Lee's Summit Post-Tribune

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"Brother John belts out stories and songs about the black cowboys in the Old West."

    -The Kansas City Star

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"Brother John uses his talent for storytelling and love for history to make learning interesting for children."

   -The Kearney Courier

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 "Brother John Anderson of the River And Prairie Storyweavers brought many characters to life through the art of storytelling."

   -Lee's Summit Journal

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