My Story
Mary Jo Huff is a multi–award-winning teaching artist, author, storyteller, songwriter, and early childhood educator. She specializes in integrating language, literacy, and social-emotional learning through storytelling, music, puppet play, and developmental strategies. Mary Jo has served as a classroom teacher, center director, consultant, and national trainer. She has presented in 47 states and has worked with thousands of educators. Early literacy is at the heart of Mary Jo’s work.
PICTURE BOOKS
“No, No, Ebenezer!” 2022
“Chicken Fun!” 2023
“Going on a Gator Hunt” 2024
“The Predictable Persimmon” 2025
“Dance & Twirl with the Sugar Cookie Girl!” 2026
PUBLICATIONS
Storytelling with Puppets, Props, and Playful Tales
Peeper Power
Creative Storytelling & It Started with a Sock – TX Curriculum
STORY PLAY: Building Language and Literacy One Story at a Time
PUPPET PLAY: Easy to Make and Easy to Use
CDS – available on Bandcamp & CD Baby
“Storytelling for Kids!”
“Chicken Fun!”
“Peeper Pizzaazzz!”
“Gettin’ Loose with Mother Goose”
“Snap, Clap, Wiggle & Giggle”