In honor of Martin Luther King Day, First Stage will be offering a free Virtual
Storytelling event to the Milwaukee community on Monday, January 18. This interactive
storytelling of the book The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats will be led by Kim Hardtke, First
Stage Education Manager and Samantha Montgomery, Next Steps director and lead teacher at
First Stage. Families will have the opportunity to experience a fun, inspirational activity
together on the MLK school holiday.

The livestream storytelling event will be available on First Stage’s YouTube channel from 10 a.m.
to 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 18. It will also be available for families and classrooms to
view on First Stage’s YouTube channel following the livestream. This interactive storytelling will
take families on Peter’s journey through his neighborhood as he discovers the magic, wonder
and joy that freshly fallen snow brings. The Virtual Storytelling event is best suited for young
people ages 3 –7 and their families.