Emmy Award Winning Speaker, Author, Storyteller & Teaching Artist
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Community and Education Programs
Bobby has always been a dynamic and inspirational performer who will be the highlight of your upcoming special event. He has shows centered around cultural diversity, literacy and character education. Program themes include storytelling, living history, and musical performances. Special offerings are available for Black History Month, Holidays, Young Authors Conferences, and Festivals.
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Upcoming Public Events
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St. Louis Public Library: Dreams Deferred: The Poetry and Prose of Harlem with Bobby Norfolk
See full details on the Library's Calendar.
Take a trip on the A-Train with Bobby and double bassist Rick Vice as they take you on a journey featuring the works of Langston Hughes and other Harlem greats.
Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 PM
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Thursday 9/25 through Saturday 9/27
Moreland KY
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October 25, 6 PM - 10 PM
St. Louis, MO​
November 10- 16 2025
St. Louis, MO
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​Bobby is in a Movie!
"VISION" is a short film that premiered on May 18th at Washington University in St. Louis. In it, Bobby plays a blind preacher who gives a mystical pair of sunglasses to to a gifted teen who is being bullied. The glasses give the teen the ability to "see" utopian realities and possibilities.
Speakup Productions and Under the Tree Designs presented this film as part of the St. Louis Film Festival this past summer!
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Check out the feature article on Bobby in the St. Louis Magazine.
Program Themes
These presentations not only teach important lessons but are both engaging and entertaining too. Here are some of Bobby's classic programs listed below:
Living History!
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Musical Offerings!
Timeless Tales!
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Bobby can adapt themes and/or create a new program to meet the needs of your group. Programs can be offered for all ages.
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Bobby’s rendition of Wiley and the Hairy Man totally engaged the children! Your use of voice and body movements completely captivated their attention!
Maida Lin Wong, Librarian-Honolulu, HI