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 ©

This blog post was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my blog via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity.

Stor e Telling October November December 2016: Interfaith Storytelling

Grace
by
Eric Enstrom, 1918

This is the final installment of my 2016 Stor e Telling columns for the National Storytelling Magazine. The theme of this issue was Interfaith Storytelling and I being with  resources to complement the Interfaith Storytelling theme for this issue.

Doho International Center for Interfaith Dialogue – You will find many resources at this site, including access to their journal publication, books, newsletter and more.
http://www.dicid.org/english/index.php

Inspired to Serve – “This resource provides the rationale, practical steps, and tools needed to engage in youth-led interfaith service-learning.” Make sure to visit their Tools and Resources page, full of valuable information.

http://www.inspiredtoserve.org/

Interfaith.org – “The world’s largest, independent faith website. Explore the world's major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism.” There are also resources on ancient mythology, alternative spirituality and a library. http://www.interfaith.org/

Interfaith Youth Core – A useful site for those who wish to learn more about bringing interfaith cooperation to university campuses, and their surrounding communities. It provides webinars, podcasts, videos, classroom tools, downloadable PDFs, and a library of useful resources. https://www.ifyc.org/the-interfaith-story

Spiritual Stories.com – A variety of stories, Buddhist, Zen, Sufi, Jewish, Christian and Nasreddin await you.

http://tinyurl.com/6qv2eu

BOOKS 

Building the Interfaith Youth Movement: Beyond Dialogue to Action

http://tinyurl.com/hhdp73p

Journey Into an Interfaith World: Jews, Christians, and Muslims in a World Come of Age

http://tinyurl.com/gukbzxc

Children’s Books with Muslim and Related Cultural Themes 

http://www.rukhsanakhan.com/muslimbooklist/Muslimbooklist.pdf

November 17 is Homemade Bread Day; I offer you some delicious stories to feast upon.

The Baker’s Daughter - England

http://tinyurl.com/gopp5pj

The Dream Bread – Seven stories on the theme by D.L. Ashliman.
http://tinyurl.com/zymbe63

The Dun Horse - Russia
http://tinyurl.com/66tm5m5

Five Loaves - Romania

http://tinyurl.com/zjjsknc

The Icon’s Warm Bread – Greece
http://tinyurl.com/mqsv3jd

The King’s Loaves – Afghanistan
http://tinyurl.com/zp73fx7

December 14 is International Monkey Day so peel a banana and celebrate!

The Dragonflies and the Monkeys – Philippines
http://tinyurl.com/jmvyha7

The Frog and the Black-Handed Monkey - Africa

http://tinyurl.com/j7rcy54

The Birds and the Shivering Monkeys - India
http://tinyurl.com/j6u9w83

The Elephant and the Monkey - India

http://tinyurl.com/j35fhwg

How the Monkeys Saved the Fish – Tanzania
http://tinyurl.com/jq88xvf

The Monkey and the Lion – Bahrain
http://tinyurl.com/jefhzvp

The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab - Japan

http://tinyurl.com/qy7ze3y

Why the Banana’s Belong to the Monkey – Brazil
http://tinyurl.com/jxqeub7

Monkeying Around: Songs and Fingerplays for the Wee Ones – A blog post I put together for our younger audiences.

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2015/12/monkeying-around-songs-and-fingerplays.html

SOMETHING EXTRA

Jewish Fairytales and Legends by Gertrude Landa, 1919.  Tales from the Talmud and Midrash, “infused with the perennial Jewish struggle for survival and dignity, as well as a large helping of gentle humor.”
http://tinyurl.com/5s762z

Once Upon a Time – A Collection of Buddhist Stories – “…simple and yet moving stories…pointing fingers to the gateway of spirituality.”
http://tinyurl.com/j4mtykc

Speak Bird, Speak Again - A book of Palestinian Arab Folktales from Ibrahim Muhawi and Sharif Kanaana.
http://tinyurl.com/hcxgs2x

If you missed the other installments from 2016, the links below will take you to each one.

Stor e Telling August September 2016: Environmental Stories

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/04/stor-e-telling-august-september-2016.html

Stor e Telling June July 2016: Reprise

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/02/stor-e-telling-june-july-2016-reprise.html

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

Stor e Telling January February March 2016 - Humor

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2017/01/stor-e-telling-january-february-march.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 ©

This blog post was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my blog via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity.