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Ollie Kayuro is a philologist, educator, and storyteller who believes that words have the power to open hearts and spark imagination.

After spending 25 years working in radio and television, she now brings her love of storytelling into the world of children’s books.

Her gentle approach to learning has earned her an international award in France, but her greatest joy is seeing children smile as they read, wonder, and learn.

Step into the realm of Alphabetaria, where each letter holds a secret and every word leads to discovery.

Watch storytime videos and behind-the-scenes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@olliekayuro
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Ollie Kayuro This summer, I focused on craft books about writing fairy tales. In particular, I read Vladimir Propp's "Morphology of the Folktale" and "The Historic…moreThis summer, I focused on craft books about writing fairy tales. In particular, I read Vladimir Propp's "Morphology of the Folktale" and "The Historical Roots of the Fairy Tale" (often published together). They’re foundational studies of plot functions and motifs, and they gave me practical tools for structuring my own wonder tale.(less)
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I had high expectations for this book, but honestly, it left me feeling indifferent. The story of the two competing girls never captivated me. Even during a long flight, I struggled to stay engaged.

To me, the friendship at the heart of the book felt shallow. I didn't sense anything profound or moving. I also didn't feel the Italian at Read more of this blog post »
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“Letters change words.
Words change lives.”
Ollie Kayuro, Fairytale Clues: Magic-filled Stories That Slip English Grammar into the Heart

“Be grateful, as the friendship of vowels and consonants gives birth to syllables and new words. That is the extent of your great power.”
— Judge Wisdomar, from Fairytale Clues”
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“Letters change words.
Words change lives.”
Ollie Kayuro, Fairytale Clues: Magic-filled Stories That Slip English Grammar into the Heart

“Be grateful, as the friendship of vowels and consonants gives birth to syllables and new words. That is the extent of your great power.”
— Judge Wisdomar, from Fairytale Clues”
Ollie Kayuro, Fairytale Clues: Magic-filled Stories That Slip English Grammar into the Heart

“Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent. What I wonder is why everybody doesn't carry a book around for those inevitable dead spots in life.”
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“Solitude is fine but you need someone to tell that solitude is fine.”
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