Youth Storytelling for Social Change: Guiding Questions for Effective and Ethical Delivery

Authors

• Maru Gonzalez, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
• Michael Kokozos, University of PennsylvaniaFollow
• Nyawira Nyota, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
• Christy Byrd, North Carolina State UniversityFollow

Volume

61

Issue

3

Abstract

Storytelling is a powerful medium through which to nurture and amplify youths' voices. When employed effectively and ethically, storytelling has been shown to foster connection, improve intergroup relations, promote socioemotional well-being, and motivate social action. Drawing on foundational research, Aristotle's three rhetorical appeals, and our experience pilot testing the #PassTheMicYouth curriculum, we developed ten guiding questions for effective and ethical youth storytelling for social change. 4-H professionals can use these questions with youths to guide them through social impact storytelling creation and delivery.

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Recommended Citation

Gonzalez, M., Kokozos, M., Nyota, N., & Byrd, C. (2023). Youth Storytelling for Social Change: Guiding Questions for Effective and Ethical Delivery. Journal of Extension, 61(3), Article 3. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.03.03