DSL has continuously hosted the Story Bureau since 1912. The Story Bureau accepts requests from the general public for storytellers to perform at non-profit schools and organizational functions. Tellers perform voluntarily as a service to the community.

PLEASE NOTE....

a small service fee is required to be paid to the Detroit Story League.

This reimburses gas and travel expenses, administrative costs and support for DSL programs which keep storytelling alive in the greater Detroit area.

· TO REQUEST A STORYTELLER
· As early as possible!
· Email Story Bureau Chairperson Milli Stennis or Carol Schwartz.
· Subject line of email: DSL Story Bureau
· Include details: date, time, address, audience makeup, type of program, nature of sponsoring non-profit organization, your name, contact information, etc.
· Story Bureau Chairperson then presents your request to membership at the next monthly meeting asking for volunteers.
· If a volunteer is found, a small fee is paid directly to Detroit Story League. Details from Story Bureau Chairperson.
· Placing a request does not guarantee that a volunteer will be found for your event. Increase your chances by placing your request early.

***Only requests made through DSL Story Bureau qualify for the reduced service fee. ***

Many DSL members are professional storytellers. Requests made directly to members are normal business contacts. Thus fees are normal business rate and paid directly to the performer. ***