Raven Narratives

Kim and her crew decide to take one last run while heli-skiing in Valdez, Alaska

In his first job as a teacher, Daniel learns a valuable lesson about who he is, and who he is not.

Sandi discovers what it really means to be an American while deployed in Kuwait during Desert Storm.

Traveling to Thailand on a romantic excursion helps Josie understand her place in the world.

Born and raised in Mexico, Wendolyne has to find a way to survive after being abandoned in Durango, Colorado.

Carolyn has to navigate delicate biological necessities while trekking in Nepal.

Gretchen describes how the immigrant laborers who worked in the cherry orchards of her hometown shaped her view of people, and the borders that separate us.

Zach's dog Wally teaches him how to live, and love, his life.

A nighttime traffic accident reveals a deeper truth.

James struggles against his imagination's obsession with The Slender Man.

Katie finds out that she has more in common with her father than she ever thought possible.

After a grim diagnosis, Carl has to find a way out of the darkness.

Sandralynn escapes from the projects and finds redemption at a Christian youth camp.

Dustin describes his battles with a 24-hour obstacle course endurance race.

A winter encounter with a butterfly gives Jenny the strength to move on.

Lizzy describes a climbing accident for her Cracker Jack story at the Raven Narratives "second chances" event.

Ryker describes how his two best friends have been with him through good and not-so-good times. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

From an early age Ryan tries to keep up with his older brother and learns some rough lessons along the way. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Raimy describes the fantastic world of heroes and villains that inhabited her summer visits to her grandparent's house. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Racheal becomes pregnant and has to find support as a teenage mother. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Parker's perspective on family and life is changed forever after his mom is diagnosed with cancer. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Catalina finds that international ice climbing competitions can be much more than just racing against her opponents. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Alexandra learns how to grieve, and face the future, after a terrible loss. Told as part of the youth storytelling project "Talon Tales" featuring students from Southwest Open High School and Animas High School. Theme music "Storyteller" by Jahzzar. Used by permission under a Creative Commons license. Find more of his music at @jahzzar.

Debbie describes instances in her love life when the metaphor of "cold feet" has been deeply acute. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.

Roberta finds a thrill crossing the street in Vietnam. Told at the Raven Narratives "cold feet" story SLAM on January 13th, 2018, at the Durango Arts Center.