Peninnah Schram – storyteller, author - is known internationally for her elegant and dynamic presentations. Ms Schram is Professor of Speech and Drama at Stern College of Yeshiva University. She has appeared as a featured storyteller across the globe. Peninnah is the author of twelve books of Jewish folktales, and has recorded a CD “The Minstrel and the Storyteller” with singer/guitarist Gerard Edery. She is a recipient of the prestigious Covenant Award by The Covenant Foundation, The Circle of Excellence Award from the National Storytelling Network for "a body of work which is nationally recognized as a shining example of quality in the art form of storytelling performance" and the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Storytelling Network "for sustained and exemplary contributions to storytelling in America.