Book Read-Aloud and Activity

Renee Storm is a creator, performer, and educator who believes big feelings deserve gentle tools and joyful imagination.  She is the heart behind World Beyond the Storm, a children's mindfulness and creativity brand that encourages kids and families to slow down, notice the world around them, and find calm-especially when emotions feel big or overwhelming.  Through stories, characters, movement, and nature-based activities, Renee helps children learn that all feelings are welcome and that storms always pass. 

With a background in theatre, teaching, and performance, Renee brings playful storytelling and interactive learning together in a way that feels both magical and grounding.  Her work is inspired by real places, real kids, and real moments-often rooted in her hometown of Wheeling, West Virginia, where nature, history, and community come together.

When she isn't creating stories or leading activities, Renee loves exploring trails and waterfalls, writing songs and poems, and adventuring with her family. She hopes her work reminds children (and grown-ups) that calm, courage, and creativity live within them-always.