PAMELA DIANA POOLE-STARKS

aka “Tellem O. G.”, Storyteller, Chatauqua Performer
Creator of Tellem O.G. Productions

Pamela’s body of work consists of public speaking, captivating storytelling, spoken word, poetry, drama and humor for all ages. She enjoys facilitating imagination stretching and interactive workshops.

Her historic portrayals, and human-interest stories, have delighted and educated audiences at numerous venues, such as, libraries, schools, churches, senior centers, homes, private organizations and more.

Pamela’s colorful life, in the Mississippi Delta, with her parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins, gives her work a “southern flava”; however, audiences are inspired and can relate to their universal aroma.

If your event has a specific theme, please contact Pamela by phone or email for a tailord program or workshop.

Virtual performances

"I Remember the Man"
(An original story)
The 39th Annual National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS) Festival and Conference

"Whose Job Is It"?
(An original story)
Artist Standing Strong Together (ASST), TGIF Intergen. Storytelling Fest

Guest of
Conversations in Education
Vincent Cheeks, Educator
WCEGtalkradio.com

Live Performances

Play

“Breathing oUT” - A one- act play with story-weaving, visuals, poetry and songs. A child’s view of the Jim Crow south, in the Mississippi Delta, from 1950 to the late 1960s. Written, directed, produced, and performed at The Clubhouse, Pine Lake, Georgia

Historic Portrayals

“Back to Our Future” – Sojourner Truth’s daring Northern Slave Narrative
Apex Museum – Historic Auburn Avenue
“You are truly a storyteller,” — Dan Moore, Sr., CEO - Apex Museum

“A Made up Mind” – A story poem of the life of Shirley Chisholm
performed at the Lou Walker Senior Center-- Stonecrest, Georgia

Honoree

International Women’s Day
The Inspirational Speaker and the 2020 Recipient of the Inspiring Artist Proclamation
DeKalb County Board of Commissioners, March 2020 Meeting, Manuel Maloof Auditorium

Affiliations
The National Association of Black Storytellers
The award winning Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia
Southern Order of Storytellers
Life Long Learning Writers
Former Member - African Americans for The Arts