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Jess Smith

Introduction
Jess Smith is a writer and storyteller of traditional Scottish tales. Born into a family of Travelling Folk, her work focuses on the experiences, of Scottish travellers, known as tinkers. Her aim is to create a positive awareness of their culture and lifestyle through storytelling, poetry and song. To date, Jess has published six books, including an autobiographical trilogy recalling her own childhood experiences. Jess also presents workshops and awareness raising sessions, and is a popular presenter and after-dinner speaker.