Satori Shakoor—a local storyteller who's been featured on NPR's The Moth Radio Hour, and who founded The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers—will host a fundraising program called "Telling Tales Out of School," a live storytelling event presented by The Student Advocacy Center that's "intended to inspire, challenge, and create community."

A press release has all the details.

The event will feature the talents of storytellers La’Ron Williams, Yvonne Healy, Judy Sima, and sisters Maya and Brooke Solomon. Jessica “Decky” Alexander and Martez Gibbs will share the stories of past SAC clients.

The event will be held at the Performance Network in downtown Ann Arbor (120 E. Huron St.) on Sunday, June 2 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $25 ($15 for those with a student ID) and $50 to also attend the “Milk and Cookies Storyteller Reception,” featuring Zingerman’s goodies.

Student Advocacy Center is the only independent organization providing free, non-legal advocacy for students in both general and special education. SAC has been advocating for students since 1975 through individual case advoacy, technical assistance and educational support. SAC works to ensure Michigan’s most vulnerable students stay in school and realize their right to a quality public education.

“SAC is deeply committed to helping the students who need it the most - students in foster care, students with mental illness or a learning disability, students struggling with disciplinary issues and those thinking about dropping out,” said SAC Executive Director Peri Stone-Palmquist. “Education is key for these students and we are thrilled to share some of their stories.”

To purchase tickets or learn more about the event (including sponsors and storyteller bios), please visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/372215 or call 1-800-838-3006.

Jenn McKee is an entertainment reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.