PORT ANGELES — “The Princess in Disguise” stars a witchy giantess, an aging king, a genie, cursing monks and talking horses.
Oh, and the brave princess.
They’re all coming to Tuesday night’s Story Swap, courtesy of Vashon Island-based storyteller Allison Cox.
At the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St., she’ll step up at 7 p.m. to start the get-together, which is free and suitable for children 10 and older as well as adults.
Cox, a specialist in stories of social justice and understanding differences, will tell the tale of the princess who masquerades as a prince to save her father’s kingdom — only to fall in love with the fairest woman of all.
“This ancient Romanian tale underlines current issues of our day and illustrates that no matter what shape you were born in, love and determination can conquer all,” according to a news release from the Story People of Clallam County, hosts of the swap.
A storyteller for the past 33 years, Cox has shared tales and taught workshops across North America and in Scandinavia and New Zealand.
She edited and contributed to The Healing Heart books and coordinates the Healing Story Alliance, an organization she founded.
Its online journal “Diving in the Moon,” co-edited by Cox, can be found at www.healingstory.org.
On Tuesday evening, Cox will deliver her tale during the first half of the swap.
Then comes a refreshment break at 8 p.m. and the open mic for all storytellers from 8:15 p.m. until 9 p.m.
For more information about the Story Swap, held the third Tuesday of the month at the Port Angeles Library, visit www.clallamstorypeople.org or phone 360-460-6594.
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Features Editor Diane Urbani de la Paz can be reached at 360-452-2345, ext. 5062, or at diane.urbani@peninsuladailynews.com.
