Storytelling: Art and Technique
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Book Overview
Thoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition of the classic Storytelling: Art and Technique is an essential guide for beginning and experienced storytellers alike.
Ten years ago, Book Report called the third edition of Storytelling: Art and Technique, "invaluable ... a volume no librarian will want to be without." This fourth edition of the classic storytelling "how to" is even better--with 30 percent new material, additional chapters, new stories, and updated bibliographies. This edition provides both a history of storytelling in libraries and accessible instruction for bringing storytelling to contemporary listeners. It details the selection, preparation, and presentation of stories, as well as planning and administration of a storytelling program. Full texts of 13 stories for various ages and occasions are included, as is an extensive list of resources. Bonus essays offer a fascinating international perspective through a survey of storytelling in Ireland and the British Isles and a look at storytelling in contemporary China. Complete with everything one needs to know to launch a successful storytelling program, this is the perfect book for librarians, teachers, parents--and professional storytellers, too.Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1591586003
ISBN13:9781591586005
Release Date:January 2010
Publisher:Libraries Unlimited
Length:455 Pages
Weight:2.08 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 6.2" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A decent book on storytelling to children
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book wasn't that much help to me, but I was looking for something that I thought I could glean from this book to help me with storytelling to teenagers and young adults. If you only want info on storytelling for young children this book is probably a good one.
A Wonderful Resource for Beginning Storytellers
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
"Storytelling: Art & Technique" is an excellent book for anybody interested in becoming a storyteller. It begins with the history, purpose, and value of storytelling. The chapters on selecting and preparing a story are very helpful. Also included is information on storytelling to different audiences, from children with special needs to young adults. At the end are thirteen delightful stories to tell. Each story contains the source, culture, telling time, audience, and notes on telling. I found this chapter as well as the appendix full of sources to be incredibly valuable! Although this book can be a little dry in places, it is an outstanding resource for storytellers, especially those just starting out!
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