Randel McGee as Hans Christian Andersen

09/01/2026

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H.C. ANDERSEN OG CHARLES DICKENS🎩✒️
H.C. Andersen betragtede den engelske forfatter Charles Dickens som en af sine gode venner. Dickens gav H.C. Andersen flere signerede eksemplarer af sine bøger, blandt andet et, hvorpå han skrev: „Fra din ven og beundrer. Charles Dickens.“

Deres venskab blev dog sat på prøve, da H.C. Andersen besøgte Dickens i England i 1857, hvor han boede hos Dickens i flere uger. Besøget skulle efter sigende have irriteret Dickens, mens H.C. Andersen selv beskrev det som en af de bedste oplevelser i sit liv. Efterfølgende holdt Dickens op med at besvare H.C. Andersens breve. På trods af dette fortsatte H.C. Andersen med at betragte Dickens som sin ven og som en af tidens største forfattere.

Kom helt tæt på deres relation, når du går gennem udstillingen, som også fortæller om flere af H.C. Andersens relationer, bekendtskaber og ikke mindst hans mange rejser.

07/13/2026

06/15/2026

I just learned of the passing of the outstanding author Jane Yolen at the age of 83. She has been a prolific writer with over 450 books in genres from children's picture books to novels. She received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award an international literary prize honoring writers whose work reflects the imaginative, narrative richness, and storytelling spirit of Hans Christian Andersen.

I had the privilege of meeting her at the 2005 American Library Association Convention in Texas. She was promoting her newest book "The Perfect Wizard: Hans Christian Andersen" during HCA's bicentennial anniversary. May her memory be a blessing to those who loved her!

05/19/2026

This is a fascinating podcast proposing that HCA was on the Autism Spectrum. Listen and let me know what you think!

Sandra Nickel explores Hans Christian Andersen’s neurodivergent journey, sharing insights from her book The Real Ugly Duckling in a conversation with Barry and Dave.

05/11/2026

A historical fiction, but based firmly on fact. HCA did visit with the Dickens family and soon out-stayed his welcome.

In Five Weeks in the Country, author Francine Prose imagines a distressing, ill-timed visit to Charles Dickens' home in 1857 — offering a memorable twist on the classic English country house drama.

05/07/2026

Oh, the tales I can tell!
As HCA at the Murray, Utah Library on May 4, '26.
Thanks to Janine Evans, the librarian, for inviting me, Story Crossroads Summit Storytelling Festival for sponsoring the show, and Brooklyn for snapping this photo!

05/02/2026

I will be performing with other tellers Monday May the Fourth ( be with you! 😉) at 6:00 pm at the Murray, Utah Library. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1B3Z4TEu6D/

04/29/2026

Come! Listen! Laugh!

04/29/2026

It all starts this Saturday!
My free public performances will be at the Murray, UT Library on Monday May 4 at 6:00 (my H.C. Andersen act) and Tuesday May 5 at the Murray Park Pavilion 5 (near the library) at 10:30 am with Randel McGee & Groark (the dragon).

04/14/2026

What story should I tell? Come and find out! https://www.facebook.com/share/1E7ctG5WFh/

Join us at An Evening of Stories!

This special event, taking place on May 4th at 6:00 p.m., features guests Randel McGee and Kristen Clay, as well as 10 other youth and community storytellers for engaging live performances at the library.

This is just one stop of the 2026 Story Crossroads Summit & Festival tour, so we encourage you to visit their site and check out the full program schedule at other libraries, parks, and schools. It's a great opportunity to take part in virtual workshops and see FREE performances spotlighting youth and community tellers alongside professional story artists.

Explore https://storycrossroads.org/Festival/ for more info