Stories have a way of opening doors — in classrooms, churches, libraries, writing groups, and around the people still finding their voice.
Brent Terry brings thoughtful, story-driven talks and workshops to students, families, faith communities, youth leaders, writers, and local groups. His work is rooted in imagination, belonging, resilience, faith, creativity, and the quiet strength that helps people keep going.
Brent's storytelling began long before publishing — with childhood bedtime stories that always started with "Twice upon a time." Today, that same love of story shapes the way he writes, teaches, and speaks.
From children's books to faith-based reflections, youth leadership, creative writing, and perspective-shifting stories, Brent's work is built around a simple belief: the right story can help someone feel seen, encouraged, and a little less alone.
"Twice upon a time..."
The beginning of a lifetime of stories.
For students, writers, and creative groups, Brent shares how stories can begin in ordinary places — a neighborhood, a family memory, a bedtime phrase, a restored firehouse — and grow into something meaningful.
Good for
Schools, libraries, writing groups, creative workshops
Inspired by Brent's books for children and teens, this talk explores the themes of courage, empathy, friendship, purpose, and the quiet strength within every youth.
Good for
Schools, youth groups, family-centered events, community groups
Rooted in Brent's LDS faith-based books, this topic speaks to divine identity, spiritual direction, growth, grace, and learning to move forward when the path is not perfectly clear.
Good for
LDS youth groups, YSA groups, church groups, firesides, leadership settings
Based on Brent's real-life experience creating the "Epicenter" multi-stake youth dances in the Pacific Northwest, this talk focuses on belonging, invitation, connection, and building environments where young people feel seen and valued.
Good for
Youth leaders, parents, church leaders, leadership groups
Inspired by Yeah, But Rabbit and Shifting Perspective: A Poetry Workbook, this workshop helps readers and writers examine voice, perspective, empathy, and the way small shifts in how we see can change how we connect.
Good for
Writing groups, classrooms, creative workshops, teen groups
The Red Firehouse is not just a name. It is a real place in Everett's historic Lowell neighborhood — a place Brent imagines as a home for books, creativity, workshops, and community gatherings.
Workshop ideas may include
"A bench. A window. A place to sit, read, listen, and maybe say, 'I've Red That.'"
5315 S 2nd Ave, Everett, Washington
Brent's speaking topics grow out of the same themes found throughout his books: purpose, belonging, resilience, faith, friendship, perspective, and the strength to keep moving forward.
Purpose, second chances, and connection
Friendship, empathy, and healing
Perspective, gratitude, and listening
Identity, belonging, and divine worth
Faith, uncertainty, and moving forward
Youth leadership, belonging, and invitation
Whether you are planning a school visit, fireside, workshop, library event, youth activity, writing session, or community gathering, you are welcome to reach out.
Address
5315 S 2nd Ave
Everett, WA 98203
From Everett, Washington — inside the Red Firehouse.
