This paper describes the evolution of the concept, delivery and results of a library storytelling festival, designed for New Zealand young people from 12 to 18. The festival sought to develop a wider perception of storytelling by highlighting many of the different media used to tell stories, especially those that appeal specifically to young people today, such as texting, tattoos and graphic novels. Traditional storytelling was also explored, hence the oral and visual components. Edited version of a paper presented at '12 to 24s @ your public library in Australia and New Zealand conference' Qld 11-12 June 2010. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]