Amanda Smith

Amanda is a professional storyteller based in Nottingham. However, her storytelling work with us takes her across the country to five different hospitals: Nottingham Children’s Hospital, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Hull Royal Infirmary. Talk about a busy schedule!

The passion that Amanda feels for her work is obvious in every session. She says:

“I love the way storytelling easily engages the listener’s heart, mind and imagination through a storyteller-audience process that is inclusive, accessible and empowering.”

Because Amanda works across so many hospitals, she can share ideas of what works well in different settings. No two days are the same, other than the joy she brings to children and their families.

“One pupil has since asked if they could join in more sessions, and when the next storytelling sessions will be. They clearly really enjoyed the session with Amanda. The session also encouraged them to start reading again.”