Narrative 4

Equipping young people to harness the power of stories to drive change in their communities.

Narrative 4 is a global network of educators, students and artists who use art and storytelling to build empathy between people while equipping them to improve their communities and the world. Using our core methodology, the story exchange, we help students understand that their voices, stories, actions and lives matter, and that they have the power to change, rebuild or revolutionize systems.

05/30/2026

Join a free, virtual Story Exchange workshop and experience Narrative 4’s research-backed storytelling method in action! 💜

Through sharing stories, participants build compassion, connection and a deeper understanding of one another. Ideal for educators, community leaders and anyone interested in harnessing the power of storytelling as a tool for change.

🌍 Free and open to all
📅 2nd, 8th and 22nd June
👉 Register here: https://hubs.li/Q04jthWv0

05/29/2026

"I was writing about a world in which divisions amongst us have become so deep and so wide that we can't hear each other talk." 🌍💬

Salman Rushdie and Colum McCann, two of the world's most acclaimed contemporary authors, recently met in New York City to discuss their work and storytelling's ability to bridge divides.

Watch the full conversation here for more insights on finding hope in troubled times: https://hubs.li/Q04jlSl30

05/22/2026

🌎 Climate of Emotions: the Global Activation for youth, climate and emotions is back!

We are delighted to partner with Six Seconds again for its London Conference and its Leadership Accelerator 2026.

Details:

🌳 London Climate Week!

The next free Climate of Emotions activation is at London Climate Week on June 23 --
https://hubs.li/Q04hHKDd0

🌳 The Climate of Emotions Leadership Accelerator 2026 is now open! (Opportunity for ages 16–30)

Overview below & attached, and please see class schedule & details: 👉 https://hubs.li/Q04hHNTd0

💚 Applications by May 29: https://hubs.li/Q04hHGH30

05/21/2026

From South Korea to Kentucky: a global exchange! 🌎✏️

Academies of Bryan Station High School in Lexington, Kentucky, recently hosted students from Kwangshin High School (광신방송예술고등학교), South Korea, for a powerful cultural exchange. Although Kentucky and Seoul are 6,800 miles apart and the students do not speak the same language, the project proved that stories can bridge any distance.

The exchange was led by Dr. Ron Chi, Chief Innovation Officer and former principal at Fayette County Public Schools. He saw the trip as an opportunity to foster genuine connections across borders, cultures and languages.

Learn more about how Narrative 4 could bring your school community closer together at https://hubs.li/Q04htvhH0

05/12/2026

"We can read books written in languages from cultures that we know nothing about, because the human beings in them speak to us." 🌍📖

Salman Rushdie and Colum McCann, two of the world's most acclaimed contemporary authors, recently met in New York City to discuss their work, the power of literature to bridge differences and the importance of hope in troubled times. Listen above for insights on how writing unites us across centuries and cultures.

Watch the full conversation here: https://hubs.li/Q04gktQZ0

05/09/2026

In this month's newsletter, we feature a recent in-depth conversation between two of the world's most acclaimed contemporary authors, a cultural exchange connecting students from Korea and Kentucky, as well as updates from our teams in Ireland and Mexico. 💬💫
📍 Kentucky, USA: Academies of Bryan Station High School in Lexington, Kentucky, recently hosted students from Kwangshin High School (광신방송예술고등학교), South Korea, for a powerful cultural exchange.
📍 New York, USA: Salman Rushdie and Colum McCann shared their perspectives on resisting division and seeking hope during a recent event in New York City - stay tuned for clips from their conversation!
📍 Cork, Ireland | Tampico, Mexico: This month, educators and facilitators in Tampico and Cork, Ireland spoke to tens of thousands of listeners about how they use the Story Exchange to help young people connect with one another.

Read the full newsletter here to learn more about what our global community has been working on this month: https://hubs.li/Q04g0SHS0

04/30/2026

"We can definitely, definitely do it through stories." 💬

Teacher Paula Coakley of Millstreet CS in Cork recently shared her experiences with Cork's 96FM radio station about using storytelling to bring students in her classroom closer together.

Listen above to hear how teachers in Ireland and and across the world are using the Story Exchange to help young people connect with one another. 💜

04/24/2026

Join our upcoming free, virtual Story Exchange workshop and experience Narrative 4’s research-backed storytelling methodology in action. 💬✨

Through sharing stories, participants build compassion, connection and a deeper understanding of one another. Ideal for educators, community leaders and anyone interested in harnessing the power of storytelling as a tool for change.

⏰ Monday, May 04 | 7–9 PM EDT
📍 Free, virtual, open to all

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04dmqS00

04/18/2026

8 events, 8 states, 8 days! 💜 We're kicking off a busy week at Narrative 4 - our expert trainers and facilitators will be holding workshops, Story Exchanges and training sessions across the United States. From California to Illinois, we're excited to see how storytelling can build connection and spark positive change in communities of all kinds.

Santa Clara University, Sun Valley Writers' Conference, South Carolina UMC, University of St. Thomas, University of Chicago Charter School - we'll see you soon!

In the face of growing division, we're grateful to every educator, student, artist and community leader sharing stories to build a more compassionate and connected world. Click here to get involved: https://hubs.li/Q04cCctd0

04/11/2026

"We’re all walking around all day with these wonderful stories inside us, and nobody asks about them and we don’t tell them. But if we can [tell more stories], I think we’ll be able to build stronger connections with everyone."

Recently, New York University students and faculty braved the snow to join Narrative 4 for a Story Exchange Workshop. Part of A Mile in My Shoes — the acclaimed exhibition from the Empathy Museum — the workshop was designed to foster a profound sense of connection and understanding.

Around 35 participants paired up at random and shared a personal story. They then retold their partner’s story in the first person—as if it happened to them.

Thank you to everyone who took part in this powerful workshop! Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q04bnM7P0

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