Young person’s guide to storytelling

Published: 2025

Authors: Matias Lara, Vanessa Terschluse, Kristen Miller

The ‘Young person’s guide to storytelling’ is a practical and accessible guide that helps young people understand the power of stories in a world shaped by polarisation, misinformation and rapid social change. Drawing on insights from research and the lived experience of young leaders, it shows how narratives grounded in shared values can reduce division, rebuild trust and support more constructive public dialogue.

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