Jackie and Glen "Papa" Wright, Jr.

About Us

Is a Professional Storyteller.
Is the Missouri State Liaison for the National Storytelling Network.
Is a member of the National Association of Black Storytellers.
Is a member and former vice-president of Missouri Storytelling.
Is a member of St. Louis Gateway Storytellers.
Is a member of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival Planning Committee.
Is on the Board of Directors of the Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis and serves as treasurer.
Became a first time editor in 2014 for author Diann Joy Bank’s A Pot of Mitzvot-18 Jewish Folktales.
Earned a Master’s Degree from Washington University in Education with certification in special education and reading (early childhood-12th) and elementary education (K-8).
Is a retired Special Education teacher of 32 years.

Is a Professional Percussionist and Puppeteer.
Taught percussion at the St. Louis Conservatory and Schools for the Arts for 23 years.
Taught St. Louis Community College’s Applied Music students for 3 years.
Has performed with St. Louis Symphony musicians on various projects.
Is a member of Puppeteers of America.
Has been the President of the Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis since 2005.
Has been a teaching artist with his “Wright Rhythms for Small Hands” workshops and residencies for over 20 years with Springboard, a national organization that sends artists into the schools for enrichment programs.

Are recipients of St. Louis Magazine’s 2007 A-List Awards for Best Story Time.
Have been featured tellers at the St. Louis Storytelling Festival, the Kansas City Storytelling Celebration, the Mid-Missouri Storytelling Festival, and the By Word of Mouth Storytelling Festival.
Received the 2005 Pillar Award given by the Intercommunity Housing Association for dedication to serving the poor of St. Louis.
Together, have over 80 years of experience working with children.

Received the 2003 Distinguished Service Award from University Missouri-St. Louis in recognition of outstanding commitment and service as part of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival Planning Committee.

Was honored in 2012 by receiving the Luminary Award from Springboard for his percussion work with young children in St. Louis City and County Schools.
Received the Progressive Youth Connection’s 2006 World of Children Award for his work with children through Young Audiences of St. Louis.
Appeared several times with his Story Time Puppets on the local television show, “Show Me St. Louis.”

2012 Luminary Award

2007 A List Award

2006 World of Children Award