Lyn Ford's collection of folktales from the African American Appalachian tradition gives readers a strong overview of stories that draw...
Most new tellers struggle with expressiveness in their telling. A few key questions can help you find the right level...
Joseph Jacobs is probably best remembered in secular circles for his contribution to children’s literature and as an English folklorist....
How to craft a story. This approach, which I’ve used for years, helps create stories that resonate and engage your...
The beauty of puppetry is how it captures children’s attention and draws them into the world you’re creating. Even “cool”...
Stories can engage and inspire young people, helping them to learn and grow. Oral storytelling with teens is a great...
Let's not forget the benefits to parents of storytelling with their children. Whether you read books or tell stories, you...
These six small storytelling techniques can make a difference in how effective and entertaining your storytelling can be.
Storytelling in the classroom is a great way to engage students and build their interest in a topic. It can...
We all have such stories that are recalled by a specific incident, by seeing an old toy at a flea...
“The 1810 Grimm Manuscripts” is translated and annotated by Oliver Loo. If you are looking for a book of quick...
Although I do not believe that the “number three” requirement should limit the classification of a story as a folktale,...