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This is the third Stor e Telling installment from
2016. This issue was a reprise of the ‘best of
the best’ offered through the years. I did the same with my column and culled
through my extensive archives, dating back to 2002, bringing you a reprise of some of my favorite
storytelling websites.
4 to 40
Folktales
and stories from around the world, including Jakarta, Estonia, Ukraine, and
more.
http://tinyurl.com/2965eu
http://tinyurl.com/2965eu
Absolutely Whootie: Stories to Grow By
Multicultural
folktales searchable by continent and country, and play scripts as well. It
also offers stories categorized by themes to foster positive behavior and
reinforcement.
The Baldwin Project
A comprehensive collection of literature in the public
domain; read tales from as far back as 1880.
http://tinyurl.com/jpcpx6m
http://tinyurl.com/jpcpx6m
Chinese Legends, Or, The Porcelain Tower
There
are many wonderful myths, folktales and legends from China is this 1848 book by
Thomas Henry Sealy, now in the public domain.
Fairy Tales from Brazil: How and Why
Tales from Brazilian Folk-lore
Enjoy
eighteen pourquoi tales collected by Elsie Spicer Eells from1917.
http://tinyurl.com/k42zduv
http://tinyurl.com/k42zduv
The Golden Rod Fairy Book
Published
in 1903; stories from England, France, Poland, Bohemia, Russia, India, China,
Italy, Denmark, Ireland and Spain are contained within.
Learning to Give
Lesson
plans, complimentary folktales, and parent resources to involve students in
philanthropy and serving their communities.
Mysterious Britain
Banshees,
selkies, giants and dragons are but a few of the folktales and legends from
England, Wales and Scotland.
http://tinyurl.com/ld7gro
http://tinyurl.com/ld7gro
Myths, Folktales and Fairytales
Explore
folklore with Nina Jaffe, experience a storytelling workshop with Gerald Fierst
or a myth writing workshop with Jane Yolen. There are teacher guides,
assessments, rubrics, and stories.
http://tinyurl.com/2z2ogy
http://tinyurl.com/2z2ogy
Orkneyjar - The Heritage of the Orkney
Islands
Tradition,
folklore and more; enjoy the beauty and history of the Orkney Islands.
Sacred Text Archives
Explore the world through this amazing
collection of texts on religion, mythology, legends, folklore, and more.
Scottish Fairy and Folk TalesA lovely
collection of Scottish fairy and folk tales from 1901.
Speak Bird, Speak Again
A book of Palestinian
Arab Folktales from Ibrahim Muhawi and Sharif Kanaana.
Tales
of Laughter
A collection tales from Ireland, Spain, France, Russia and other countries from around the globe. They are sure to have you smiling with delight!
A collection tales from Ireland, Spain, France, Russia and other countries from around the globe. They are sure to have you smiling with delight!
Tales of the Punjab: Told by the People
A
wonderful collection of Eastern Indian tales with notes to the stories.
Teaching with Folklore Index
An
entry point for busy teachers who wish to use folklore with their class; the
resources are aimed mainly at elementary grades one to six.
Women and the Sea
A
valuable collection of resources outlining women’s experiences and
contributions as sailors, lighthouse keepers, yachting, mermaid myths, and
more. There is also an extensive bibliography.
If you missed the first 2016 installment you may access it here:
January February March 2016 – Humor
The theme for this issue was humor so you will find some
noddlehead stories to make you smile. Also, there are tales to celebrate
Candlemas, St. Patrick's Day, National Pig Day, and a few extra goodies.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/01/stor-e-telling-january-february-march.html
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/01/stor-e-telling-january-february-march.html
April
Mary 2016 – Storytelling World Awards
This is the second
installment of my 2016 Stor e Telling column from Storytelling Magazine. The
theme was Storytelling World Awards. You will find downloadable public domain
books from around the world, stories to celebrate Red Rose Day and Mother's
Day, and a few other resources, including links to all of the other
columns, dating back to 2007. Have fun surfing!
If you are interested in the previous Stor e Telling columns you will find them all at the links below. Each section has a short synopsis to make it easier for you to find what interests you.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/01/from-1001-nights-to-2001-story.html
From 1001 Nights to 2001 Story Resources
II: Stor e Telling 2014
From 1001 Nights to 2001 Story Resources: Stor e Telling 2013
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/from-1001-nights-to-2001-story.html
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/from-1001-nights-to-2001-story.html
Stor e Telling Columns: 2007 to 2012 with Synopses
In addition, all of my Stor e Telling columns in Storytelling Magazine from 2002-2006 are listed on the Publication’s Page on my website. One caveat, I have not had the opportunity to recheck all of the links; that is a project for another day. You will find a point and click extravaganza of story research here:http://storybug.net/stor-e-telling.html
Please note, websites change
at a rapid pace and weblinks may change or break without notice. I
cannot be responsible for redirected or broken links. At the time of this
posting all links were in working order. Thank you for understanding.
Karen Chace 2017 ©
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