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It's Not a Book.
It's an Adventure.

Mr. Twisty is a storyteller, published author, host of the hit YouTube show Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures (millions of views worldwide), and the son of an elementary school librarian who literally grew up in a library. His Reading is a Magical Adventure assembly brings that same magic, comedy, and love of storytelling live to your school — and kids will never forget the day Mr. Twisty and his dog Penny walked through the door.

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10,000+
Shows
9
Published Books
45+
Years
✓
BOCES Approved
Mr. Twisty holding up Penny the dachshund as students watch in awe
Mr. Twisty & Penny — live from Radez Elementary

How It Works

Three steps to building a love of storytelling across your school

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Book Your Assembly

Choose the program and date that works for your school. BOCES-eligible pricing, flexible scheduling, and Mr. Twisty brings everything.

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The Storyteller Visits

Mr. Twisty shares his love of stories through comedy, magic, audience participation, and his own story of growing up in a library. Students leave believing every book is an adventure.

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Students Become Storytellers

After the visit, students explore Twisty Town — a free storytelling playground where they write stories, go on adventures, create art, and discover that storytelling is something they can do too.

The Complete Experience

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Before the Visit

Build anticipation with Twisty Town: students explore StoryQuest adventures, watch Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures on YouTube, and read books in the Library. Many kids already know and love Mr. Twisty before he walks through the door.

Mr. Twisty holding Penny the dachshund on stage during assembly
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Assembly Day

Mr. Twisty shares his story of growing up in a library, makes a giant rainbow appear with a student volunteer, shares fun from his 9 published books, and even brings out his dog Penny for tricks. Students discover that every book is an adventure waiting for them.

A student volunteer on stage helping Mr. Twisty with a trick
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Grade-Level Mini-Shows

After the main assembly, Mr. Twisty visits grade-level groups and walks students through Twisty Town — his storytelling playground — with tons of audience participation. Teachers get a tool they can use all year long.

A young student beaming and clapping during the show
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Weeks After

Students write their own stories in the Story Generator, create scenes in Picture Palace, explore the Comedy Clubhouse, and go on StoryQuest adventures. They're not just readers now — they're storytellers.

📖 Reading is a Magical Adventure

A storyteller shares his love of books — and gives your school a free platform to keep the magic going

Mr. Twisty with Penny the dachshund peeking out of her doghouse prop FLAGSHIP ASSEMBLY

Mr. Twisty grew up in a library. His mom was an elementary school librarian, and before he was even in school, he spent his days surrounded by books. He read magic books, biographies of magicians, adventure stories — everything he could get his hands on. One day, he told his mom he was bored. She looked at him the way only mothers and librarians can and said: "There are over 72,000 books in this library. Every single one is an adventure waiting for YOU to open it."

That moment changed everything. Now, with over 10,000 performances, 9 published books, and 45+ years of experience, Mr. Twisty shares that same love of storytelling with your students. Through comedy, magic, audience participation, and his own story, he shows kids that it's not a book — it's an adventure. A student volunteer helps make a giant rainbow appear. Mr. Twisty shares fun moments from his own books. His dog Penny even does tricks. Every kid in the room is part of the show.

After the main assembly, Mr. Twisty returns for grade-level mini-shows where he walks students through Twisty Town — his free digital storytelling playground — with tons of audience participation. Teachers get a powerful tool they can use to build on the experience for weeks.

Standards Alignment:

ELA / Common Core
SEL / CASEL
Character Education

Grade Range:

Pre-K
K-2
3-5

Each assembly is adapted for the grade band

What Students Will Experience:

A storyteller who lives and breathes books
Comedy, magic, and audience participation
The discovery that every book is an adventure
Twisty Town — their own storytelling playground

"After the assembly, our reluctant readers were the first ones asking to go to the library. The excitement carried into the classroom for weeks — and Twisty Town gave us something to build on every day."

— Elementary School Principal

📋 What Administrators Need to Know

Duration 45-50 minutes, flexible to your schedule
Space Needed Gym, cafeteria, or auditorium — Mr. Twisty brings everything
Curriculum Alignment ELA, SEL, CASEL standards documented and provided
Accessibility Inclusive design, neurodiverse accommodations are standard
Budget BOCES-eligible — NY schools save 60-80%. Starts at $795.
Digital Follow-Up Free Twisty Town access for your entire school, no setup required

🏠 Twisty Town — A Storytelling Playground for Kids

Mr. Twisty built Twisty Town so kids don't just read stories — they learn to tell them. It's a free, ad-free creator site where students write, explore, laugh, and create in a variety of ways. No accounts, no installation, no cost. Just go to twistytown.com and the storytelling continues.

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StoryQuest

Choose-your-own-adventure stories that build reading comprehension and decision-making

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Story Generator

Grade-adaptive creative writing tool with voice support and printable stories

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The Library

Original illustrated books for classroom read-alouds or independent reading

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Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures

Mr. Twisty's hit YouTube show — 80+ episodes, millions of views worldwide. Kids watch Mr. Twisty read aloud, do balloon art, and bring stories to life. Many students already know and love him before he ever walks into their school.

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Picture Palace

Interactive digital art and storytelling canvas where kids build visual stories

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Comedy Clubhouse

Where kids learn the art of funny — building confidence, creativity, and communication skills

Free • Ad-Free • COPPA/FERPA Compliant • No Accounts Required • Works on Any Browser

🍎 A Teacher's Perspective

"After the assembly, I pull up Twisty Town on the smartboard and the kids go wild — they recognize Mr. Twisty from his Storytime Adventures show. I use StoryQuest for morning work, the Generator for writing time, Comedy Clubhouse for creative expression, and Storytime Adventures episodes for brain breaks. The bond they built with Mr. Twisty on assembly day makes everything stick. Students who usually resist reading are suddenly excited to write their own stories."

— 2nd Grade Teacher

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📂 Teacher Resources & Twisty Town Integration

Every booking includes guides that connect the assembly experience to Twisty Town's storytelling tools. Before, during, and after — everything works together.

📋 Pre-Assembly Teacher Guide
📋 Post-Assembly Integration Guide
📊 Standards Alignment Matrix
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Take-Home Card
💻 Twisty Town Classroom Quick-Start Guide
🔗 Grade-Locked URLs for Independent Use

How the Materials Connect:

Before the assembly: Use the Pre-Assembly Guide and Twisty Town StoryQuests to introduce Mr. Twisty's world. Students watch Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures on YouTube and explore the Library — many kids already recognize and love Mr. Twisty before he arrives, which makes the live visit even more powerful.

During the assembly: Mr. Twisty shares his story, performs comedy magic, and introduces students to the world of storytelling. After the main show, grade-level mini-shows walk students through Twisty Town with hands-on participation. For Premium bookings, additional classroom visits include Story Generator and Picture Palace demos.

After the assembly: Teachers use the Post-Assembly Guide and Twisty Town Quick-Start to keep the momentum going. Grade-locked URLs let students use the Story Generator, Comedy Clubhouse, and other tools independently during literacy stations, morning work, or free choice time.

More Amazing Assemblies

Every Mr. Twisty program pairs with Twisty Town for extended classroom engagement

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Mr. Twisty Does the Impossible

"I can't do it... YET."

Growth mindset assembly based on Carol Dweck's research. Comedy, magic, and audience participation prove that the impossible becomes possible with persistence and practice.

Pairs with Twisty Town's Story Generator, where students write about their own "impossible" moments.

Standards:

SEL
Growth Mindset
Character Ed.
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Mr. Twisty's Worm Wonder

STEM meets hands-on science! Live earthworm observation, real scientific inquiry, and laughter. Students become scientists, exploring nature with wonder and curiosity.

Pairs with Twisty Town's Library (featuring Little Lily & Eddie) and Story Generator for science narratives.

Standards:

NGSS
Sci. Method
Env. Sci.

What Schools Are Saying

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"Mr. Twisty brought our whole school together. The energy was infectious, and our students talked about the assembly for months. When we introduced Twisty Town the next day, they were already invested."

— Elementary School Principal

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"My students who usually resist reading were suddenly excited to write their own stories. Twisty Town gave us something to build on every single day after the assembly."

— 2nd Grade Teacher

Students raising their fists in the air during the show

"We've booked Mr. Twisty multiple years running. The BOCES funding made it affordable, and the results speak for themselves — sustained reading engagement that goes way beyond one day."

— Director of Curriculum

Mr. Twisty performing with teachers and students watching

"Our students with reading challenges finally felt excited about books. Mr. Twisty made reading feel like something they could do, and Twisty Town gave them a safe, fun space to practice."

— School Librarian

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10,000+
Shows
100+
Schools
25,000+
Students
98%
Teacher Satisfaction

See the Energy for Yourself

Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures has 44,000+ subscribers and millions of views worldwide. The same storytelling energy kids love on screen comes live to your school.

Live from Radez Elementary

Quick clips from a recent visit — the room, the reactions, the magic.

Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures

The hit show with 80+ episodes and millions of views worldwide. Every episode lives in the Treehouse — kids already know and love Mr. Twisty before he walks through the door.

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The Treehouse

All of Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures — gathered in one spot on Twisty Town.

Visit the Treehouse →
Watch on YouTube →

Meet the Storyteller

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Chad Currin — Mr. Twisty — is a storyteller. He uses magic, comedy, and props to tell stories, make points, and bring humor to every room he enters. But at the core of everything he does is a deep, genuine love of storytelling and a mission to share it with kids.

Chad grew up in a library — literally. His mom was an elementary school librarian, and he spent his days before and after school surrounded by books. That library shaped everything he became: a published author of 9 books, a performer with over 10,000 shows, and the host of Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures — a hit YouTube show with 44,000+ subscribers and millions of views worldwide where Mr. Twisty reads aloud, creates balloon art, and brings stories to life for kids everywhere.

That's the star power behind a Mr. Twisty school visit. Many students already know and love Mr. Twisty before he ever walks through the door. When he arrives with his dog Penny, the energy is electric — and the bond kids build with Mr. Twisty on kickoff day is what drives the successful implementation of Twisty Town in classrooms long after he's left the building. He built Twisty Town so every school gets a free storytelling playground — with story generators, interactive adventures, a comedy clubhouse, and more — that keeps the magic going all year.

As a BOCES Registered Cooperative Artist based in Saratoga Springs, NY, Chad is passionate about making professional assembly programming accessible and affordable for every school.

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Transparent Pricing

Flexible options for schools of all sizes. All tiers include teacher guides, family cards, standards docs, and FREE unlimited Twisty Town access for your entire school.

Starter
$795
One Assembly (one grade band)
  • 45-50 minute show
  • Teacher guides
  • Family take-home cards
  • Standards alignment docs
  • Twisty Town access (whole school)
  • Twisty Town Quick-Start Guide
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Most Popular
Combo
$995
Two Assemblies, Same Day
  • Two 45-50 min shows
  • Different grade bands
  • Teacher guides (both programs)
  • Family take-home cards
  • Standards alignment docs
  • Twisty Town access (whole school)
  • Twisty Town Quick-Start Guide
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Full School Day
$1,295
Up to 3 Assemblies + Teacher Time
  • Up to 3 grade-band assemblies
  • Grade-level Twisty Town mini-shows
  • Teacher planning consultation
  • Teacher guides
  • Family take-home cards
  • Standards alignment docs
  • Twisty Town access (whole school)
Request Quote

Travel fee applies to single-school bookings. Waived when booking as part of a multi-school day. Contact for details.

💰 NY Schools: Save 60-80% with BOCES Funding!

Mr. Twisty is a BOCES Registered Cooperative Artist. BOCES reimburses 60-80% of assembly costs for eligible New York schools.

After BOCES: Assemblies start as low as $159

Email for BOCES eligibility details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twisty Town and how does it connect to the assembly? ▼

Twisty Town (twistytown.com) is a free, ad-free digital storytelling world for Pre-K through 5th grade. It features interactive StoryQuest adventures, the Comedy Clubhouse, Picture Palace for visual storytelling, a story generator with voice support, an illustrated library, and Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures — his hit YouTube show with millions of views where Mr. Twisty reads aloud and brings stories to life. Many kids already know Mr. Twisty from the show, so when he visits your school the connection is instant. Students can explore Twisty Town on their own or with teachers for weeks of extended engagement.

What grade levels do you serve? ▼

Pre-K through 5th grade. Each assembly is adapted for the age group. Younger students (Pre-K to 2nd) experience a movement-heavy version with simpler magic and lots of participation. Older students (3rd-5th) engage with more complex wordplay, story concepts, and interactive challenges.

How long is each assembly? ▼

45-50 minutes, flexible to your schedule. The show is tightly paced to hold young students' attention while leaving room for their energy and participation.

What space and equipment do you need? ▼

A gym, cafeteria, or auditorium works perfectly. Mr. Twisty brings everything needed -- sound system, props, and materials. We'll coordinate setup details with you ahead of time so the day runs smoothly.

Do you travel? What about travel fees? ▼

Mr. Twisty serves schools primarily in New York state, with availability in neighboring states. Travel fees are waived for multi-school bookings. For single-school visits, a travel fee may apply depending on distance. Contact us to discuss your location and get a quote.

What is BOCES funding and how does it work? ▼

BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) is a New York state program that reimburses 60-80% of assembly costs for eligible schools. Mr. Twisty is a registered BOCES Cooperative Artist, so your school can access significant savings. After BOCES reimbursement, assemblies can start as low as $159. Ask your administrator about your school's BOCES eligibility.

Can we book multiple shows in one day? ▼

Absolutely! Our Combo tier ($995) includes two assemblies for different grade bands on the same day -- the most popular option for schools with multiple grade levels. The Full School Day option ($1,295) covers up to three assemblies plus teacher planning time.

How do teachers use Twisty Town before and after the visit? ▼

Teachers get free access to all of Twisty Town's resources. Before the visit, they can show episodes of Mr. Twisty's Storytime Adventures on YouTube and use StoryQuests to build excitement — many kids already know Mr. Twisty from the show, so the connection is instant on assembly day. After the visit, that bond drives everything: students explore the Comedy Clubhouse, go on StoryQuest adventures, create stories with the generator, and visit Picture Palace. The relationship kids built with Mr. Twisty keeps them engaged with Twisty Town long after he's left. Grade-level guides are at twistytown.com/for-schools.

Is Twisty Town really free? What's the catch? ▼

There's no catch. Twisty Town is 100% free, ad-free, and requires no student accounts or personal information. It's designed as an educational resource for kids, teachers, and families. It works on any device with a web browser -- computers, tablets, phones, and interactive whiteboards.

What about students with special needs? ▼

All assemblies are designed to be inclusive and accessible. Accommodations for neurodiverse students, sensory sensitivities, and mobility needs are standard. Let us know ahead of time, and we'll make sure every student has a great experience.