Narrative 4

"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." 🌍💬 Click here to watch the full conversation between internationally acclaimed authors Salman Rushdie and Colum McCann: hubs.li/Q04glLJF0

In this month's newsletter, we feature an 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 Ireland and Mexico. 💬💫 Read it here: hubs.li/Q04g0S4x0

"We can definitely, definitely do it through stories." 💬 Teacher Paula Coakley of Millstreet Community School in Cork recently shared her experiences with @Corks96FM radio station about using storytelling to bring students in her classroom closer together. Listen below. 💜

Join our upcoming free, virtual Story Exchange workshop and experience Narrative 4’s research-backed storytelling methodology in action. 💬✨ ⏰ Monday, May 04 | 7–9 PM EDT 📍 Free, virtual, open to all Register now: hubs.ly/Q04dmhs80

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. Learn more at hubs.li/Q04cC9L-0

Recently, @NYUniversity students and faculty braved the snow to join N4 for a Story Exchange Workshop. Part of A Mile in My Shoes — the acclaimed exhibition from @EmpathyMuseum — the workshop fostered a profound sense of connection and understanding. 💜 hubs.li/Q04bn2bg0

In a new episode of The Detour, a podcast by Oregon Humanities, host Adam Davis speaks to Narrative 4 Co-Founder and acclaimed writer Colum McCann and students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School about the reparative power of stories. 💜 Listen here: hubs.li/Q04b0zsn0

In our most recent monthly update, we celebrate educators doing extraordinary work in their communities—from Illinois and New York in the United States to key cities in Kenya, the United Kingdom and beyond. 🌍💫 To read the full update, go to hubs.ly/Q049DpGd0

We're delighted to share an update from our pilot program in England! Here's what newly-trained facilitator Manasi took from her Story Exchange experience. 💜 If you’re in the UK and want to learn more. Contact julia@narrative4.com.

Join a free, virtual Story Exchange workshop and experience Narrative 4’s research-backed storytelling method in action! 💜 🌍 Free and open to all 📅 Monday, March 23th, 5pm to 7pm PDT 👉 Register here: hubs.li/Q0474dKW0

Across 40 schools in Kenya, young people are developing the skills to become compassionate, creative community leaders. Here's a glimpse into their journey! N4 is coordinating this project in partnership with @cvfoundation for @StudentsRebuild: Unique & United Project. 💜🌍

Can the simple act of telling another person's story truly bridge deep political divides? N4 Co-Founder Colum McCann caught up with Claire Byrne on @NewstalkFM to shed light on new research from @OxExpPsy and @OhioState showing just that. Listen back: hubs.li/Q046w8RN0

What happens when we tell each other stories? New research from @OxExpPsy and @OhioStatePsych, conducted in partnership with Narrative 4, offers an answer. 💬 To read the full study, conducted by @emily_kubin and @kurtjgray, go to: hubs.li/Q044v_6_0

Join us for a FREE virtual Narrative 4 Story Exchange, our core methodology for building compassion and connection through personal storytelling. hubs.li/Q0431sPj0

✏️ Upcoming Virtual Workshop with @itsbrianschaefer and Colum McCann ✏️ Experiment with inhabiting different perspectives and discover new narrative possibilities on the page. 📅 Feb. 25 @ 1pm EST 📍 Online 🌟 Free of charge Register today at hubs.li/Q042T6w00

We’re in Nashville for the School Superintendents Association National Conference on Education (AASA). Narrative 4 equips schools with practical, relationship-building tools that are easy to implement and transformational in impact. Find us @ Booth 1025 during #NCE2026

In our first newsletter of the year, we shared community updates from across the USA, Africa and Ireland—a reminder that this movement is truly global. 🌍💫 Check out the full newsletter here for more details on current events and opportunities: hubs.li/Q0426DWP0

Tell your Valentine’s Day story. 💬💜 Join us for a FREE virtual Narrative 4 Story Exchange, our core methodology for building compassion and connection through personal storytelling. ❤️ Theme: Love as a Practice ⏰ Feb. 9th, 10PM EST/7PM PST 📌 Sign up: hubs.li/Q041PDWw0

'Half of them didn’t know where Limerick was. Now they’ve written a book together.' Living Legends united young people from Belfast and Limerick through storytelling, creativity and connection. Vision can always defeat division. @creativeirl #LivingLegends #SharedIsland

2025 was a year of growth and connection for the Narrative 4 Africa community. Together, we built new initiatives and developed new partnerships, all through the power of storytelling. 💬💫 Here's a snapshot of what we achieved - we can't wait for what's to come in 2026!