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Sunday, September 3, 2017

1001 Nights to 2001 Story Resources IV: Stor e Telling 2016

The Sultan
from
The Arabian Nights
Illustration by Rene Bull, 1897

The tale of the Persian beauty Scheherazade is one all storytellers are familiar with, a woman who saved her own life by sharing 1000 stories by the end of 1001 nights.

I began writing the Stor e Telling column for Storytelling Magazine in 2002 and since then I have reviewed well over 2001 storytelling and educational websites, as well as individual folktales, fairy tales, myths and legends.

Below are the columns I wrote in 2016, each with a synopsis to help you find what you may be seeking in case your time is limited. At the end of the blog you will also find links to all of the columns from 2002 – 2015. At the time they were posted all of the links were active. If you find a dead link please let me know and I will do my best to find the updated source.

I hope you find something useful and fun to add to your storytelling repertoire or classroom, business enterprises or school curriculum. As always, I appreciate any comments you wish to share. Happy surfing!

Stor e Telling January February March 2016: Humor

Since the theme for this issue was humor so I rounded up some noodleheads and simpletons to add to the fun! You will also find stories to celebrate National Pig Day, St. Patrick’s Day, curriculum for writing Noodlehead stories, and more.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/01/stor-e-telling-january-february-march.html

Stor e Telling April May 2016: 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!
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/01/stor-e-telling-april-may-2016.html

Stor e Telling June July 2016: Reprise

The theme for this issue was Reprise and I offered some of the ‘best of the best' story and educational sites since I began writing for the magazine in 2002. I hope you find something delightful to use in your work.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/02/stor-e-telling-june-july-2016-reprise.html

Stor e Telling August September 2016: Environmental Storytelling

Resources to complement our environment, including animals, flora, fauna and nature. You will also find curriculum resources to supplement your repertoire and stories to celebrate Son and Daughter Day.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/04/stor-e-telling-august-september-2016.html

Stor e Telling October November December 2016: Interfaith Storytelling
Resources to complement the theme of Interfaith Storytelling. Also, stories to celebrate Homemade Bread Day and Monkey Day. Another link will take you to a blog I wrote for Monkey Day, with fingerplays, songs and more for the wee ones.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/05/stor-e-telling-october-november.html

If you are interested in the previous Stor e Telling columns you will find them all at the links below:

From 1001 Nights to 2001 Story Resources III: Stor e Tellng 2015
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

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2016/01/from-1001-nights-to-2001-story.html

From 1001 Nights to 2001 Story Resources: Stor e Telling 2013
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/from-1001-nights-to-2001-story.html

Stor e Telling Columns: 2007 to 2012 with Synopses
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/12/stor-e-telling-columns-2007-to-2012.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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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Stor e Telling August September 2016: Environmental Stories

Breton Brother and Sister
William Bouguereau 1825–1905

The theme for this issue of the National Storytelling Magazine was the environment so it is appropriate I share this with you now since Earth Day is April 22, 2017. Below are resources to complement our environment, including animals, flora, fauna and nature. You will also find curriculum resources to supplement your repertoire.

STORIES

The Book of Nature Myths by Florence Holbrook, 1904. Fifty-nine stories nature myths including Why the Peacock’s Tail Has a Hundred Eyes, and many more.
http://tinyurl.com/hlf9juk

H-NILAS: Stories for the Seasons - I shared this site back in 2002 and they have continued to add to their resources; an excellent array of seasonal stories, adapted by storyteller Cathy Mosley.

http://tinyurl.com/jgj4xho

Myths and Legends of Flowers, Trees, Fruits and Plants by Charles M. Skinner, 1911. This book offers many stories, some very short, others more fully formed; a helpful book for background information when you are planning a nature program.

http://tinyurl.com/zcyh53b

Plant Myths and Legends – As with the book above, it would be useful if you were researching specific stories but would need to be fleshed out more fully for your repertoire.
http://tinyurl.com/h9ywrtg

Rumanian Bird and Beast Stories, by M. Gastor, Ph.d, 1915. Dozens of pourquoi tales at your fingertips.

http://tinyurl.com/zfhd9n4

Spirit of Trees - I’ve shared this site before but it certainly bears repeating. This growing website offers curricular resources, essays, organizational links, poetry and folktales from some of our leading storytellers and scholars.

http://spiritoftrees.org/

Ten Ancient Stories and the Geological Events that May Have Inspired Them– From Smithsonian Magazine, “There's no way of telling which came first, the disaster or the story. But tales can provide clues to the past…”
http://tinyurl.com/zep6nkp

CURRICULUM

Animals and Humans in Cooperation and Conflict – From the National Council of the Humanities, three lesson activities, questions, and stories for the classroom.
http://tinyurl.com/jztmltp

Teaching Environmental Education Using the Shona Folktales – “This paper examines the implications of using the Shona folktale as a tool and method for teaching environmental education (EE)…” There are also three folktales to complement the text.

http://tinyurl.com/zpnrje5

Getting Wild About Environmental Literature – If you’re planning a program about the environment this will be invaluable resource; a bibliography of a 122 topics related to wildlife and the environment.
http://tinyurl.com/j5vkkx4

August 11 is Son and Daughter Day in the United States. Here are some stories to help you celebrate the special children in your life.

The Bear Who Married a Peasant’s Daughter - Latvia

http://tinyurl.com/jkxjs49

The Devoted Daughter – Korea
http://tinyurl.com/zeu9g66

The Disobedient Son – South America

http://tinyurl.com/h45dhkn

The Dragon King’s Daughter - China

http://tinyurl.com/jk4j52u

The Four Puppets - Burma

http://tinyurl.com/hp49ewu

One Man and His Precious Cow - Nigeria

http://tinyurl.com/jpjd8on