Jeeva started telling stories when she was really young; at the tender age of 5. Considering that she grew up listening to the tales told by her Mom and Grand-mom, this is not at all surprising. Jeeva has been evolving her story world ever since…
The talkative Jeeva was a crowd puller even at a very young age, with her expressive story telling; little did she realize then that one day she would make her living telling stories!
In 1998 Tulika Publishers launched Cathy Spagnoli’s story “Priya’s day” with a presentation by Jeeva. Voila! The storyteller was unveiled to the world! Ever since then, there’s been no turning back.
Soon, Jeeva found herself the key figure in a revival of the art of storytelling in her own state of Tamil Nadu in India. Today, her horizons have expanded and she has loving fans in over 9 countries across the globe!
Let’s explore her world…
Storytelling, is an art; one that has been handed down through the ages from storyteller to storyteller. It has proven to be an effective tool in linking diverse cultures and in communicating with listeners across the globe.
Is there room for this art in today’s high-tech, multi-media world? Jeeva Raghunath, a modern bilingual (English – Tamil) storyteller replies with an animated and resounding “yes!”
Jeeva started telling stories from the age of 5 as she herself grew amidst excellent storytellers. She took up teaching – especially to the toddlers – where she felt she could enjoy telling stories. Her life moved on as a teacher more than a storyteller until recently, when she turned a storyteller, thanks to Tulika Publishers. They gave her the responsibility of translating an activity-based storybook into Tamil, which introduced her to the public as a storyteller. She has now grown to be a resource person representing India at many international conferences.
Jeeva’s lively and dramatic storytelling performances keep people of all ages spell-bound. Though she occasionally uses hand puppets, paper and sign language, she believes that she herself is the best prop for her storytelling.
Her repertoire of stories include a wide range of Indian and Asian folk-tales, European tales, Family stories, True-life incidents, Cross-culture and modern stories.
Jeeva’s Workshops are highly interactive and based on time-tested storytelling ideas. They have also proven effective for varied groups and ages. Topics include storytelling techniques, story development, communicative skills through stories, exploring India and developing language skills through stories.
The settings for these programs include Schools, Colleges, Cultural Associations, Social Clubs, Hospitals, Libraries and Museums, Festivals, Community centres, Private parties… there’s been no limit so far.
Jeeva is also an author of children’s books. She has written two original stories, two Tamil (regional Indian language) letterbooks and has translated 17 books.
She has also performed on-screen for many private television channels.
About Jeeva
The talkative Jeeva was a crowd puller even at a very young age, with her expressive story telling; little did she realize then that one day she would make her living telling stories!
In 1998 Tulika Publishers launched Cathy Spagnoli’s story “Priya’s day” with a presentation by Jeeva. Voila! The storyteller was unveiled to the world! Ever since then, there’s been no turning back.
Soon, Jeeva found herself the key figure in a revival of the art of storytelling in her own state of Tamil Nadu in India. Today, her horizons have expanded and she has loving fans in over 9 countries across the globe!
Let’s explore her world…
Storytelling, is an art; one that has been handed down through the ages from storyteller to storyteller. It has proven to be an effective tool in linking diverse cultures and in communicating with listeners across the globe.
Is there room for this art in today’s high-tech, multi-media world? Jeeva Raghunath, a modern bilingual (English – Tamil) storyteller replies with an animated and resounding “yes!”
Jeeva started telling stories from the age of 5 as she herself grew amidst excellent storytellers. She took up teaching – especially to the toddlers – where she felt she could enjoy telling stories. Her life moved on as a teacher more than a storyteller until recently, when she turned a storyteller, thanks to Tulika Publishers. They gave her the responsibility of translating an activity-based storybook into Tamil, which introduced her to the public as a storyteller. She has now grown to be a resource person representing India at many international conferences.
Jeeva’s lively and dramatic storytelling performances keep people of all ages spell-bound. Though she occasionally uses hand puppets, paper and sign language, she believes that she herself is the best prop for her storytelling.
Her repertoire of stories include a wide range of Indian and Asian folk-tales, European tales, Family stories, True-life incidents, Cross-culture and modern stories.
Jeeva’s Workshops are highly interactive and based on time-tested storytelling ideas. They have also proven effective for varied groups and ages. Topics include storytelling techniques, story development, communicative skills through stories, exploring India and developing language skills through stories.
The settings for these programs include Schools, Colleges, Cultural Associations, Social Clubs, Hospitals, Libraries and Museums, Festivals, Community centres, Private parties… there’s been no limit so far.
Jeeva is also an author of children’s books. She has written two original stories, two Tamil (regional Indian language) letterbooks and has translated 17 books.
She has also performed on-screen for many private television channels.