Following the Breadcrumbs IV: Stor e Telling November December 2002



Hansel, Gretel and the Witch
by Arthur Rackham, 1909

I am traveling back in time and updating all of my Stor e Telling columns for Storytelling Magazine since 2002 I have checked all of the links, updated those that have new URL's and deleted others that have found their way to the Internet graveyard. Through the summer and beyond I will continue to update the columns and post them on my blog until all of the breadcrumbs lead to the end of 2006. At the end of the blog you will find links to the columns from 2007 – 2013 as well as the previous columns from 2002.

I continue to write for Storytelling Magazine but will not be adding current columns until the following year. If you want immediate access to the newest websites, consider becoming a member of the National Storytelling Network. Please feel free to comment on the blog and let me know if you find this useful. 

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2002

Aaron Shepard's Author Online

Aaron’s specialty is retelling folktales and traditional literature from around the world. A wonderful collection of folktales, original scripts and articles. Aaron is known for his generosity and permission to tell his adaptations.

http://www.aaronshep.com/

Applit

Jack Tales, poetry, authors, study guides and lesson plans, bibliographies and an index categorized by genre. The entire site is focused on Appalachian Literature.
http://www.ferrum.edu/applit/

Australian Storytelling

Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda…yes, you even hear music at this fun site from our friends down under; stories, articles, interviews, guild events, festivals and more.
http://www.australianstorytelling.org.au/

Book Hive

A wonderful reader’s advisory service with a very useful search engine. You can also see and hear five stories from the beloved Jackie Torrence and other storytellers as well. Click on Zinger Tales  and let Jackie and others tickle your funny bone and imagination.
http://www.cmlibrary.org/bookhive/   

Enchanted Learning

Looking for easy craft projects, activities and games to complement your storytelling or school residencies? Enchanted Learning offers ideas from K – 3. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html

Lark in the Morning

More instruments than you can shake a rain stick at! Lark specializes in hard to find instruments, music and instructional materials. 
http://www.larkinthemorning.com/

The Moonlit Road

Unusual ghost stories and folklore of the American South. Go to their storehouse if you dare and delve into the cultural background of the tales. Listen to the audio’s offerings before they disappear into the night.
http://www.themoonlitroad.com/welcome001.asp

Orkneyjar ~ The Heritage of the Orkney Islands

“Pronounced "orc-nee-yahr", the name is generally taken to mean Seal Islands…” This is a well crafted site. The information is astounding; tradition, folklore and more. Enjoy the beauty and history of the Orkney Islands.
http://www.orkneyjar.com/index.html

Puppet Productions

For beginning and professional puppeteers, offering skits, accessories, books, videos, stages and of course puppets!
http://www.puppetsinc.com/

TeacherVision.com
Cross curricular lessons and activities on a wide variety of subjects, including storytelling; there is a subscription cost after a free trial.
http://www.teachervision.com/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

If you missed the beginning of this new series the links are below:

January February 2002 - Folktales, myths, legends and pour quoi stories from around the world and a few other sites to whet your appetite.

http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/stor-e-telling-january-february-2002.html

May June 2002 - American Life Histories from the WPA Project, Mayan and Philippine folktale's, public domain tales dating back to the 1880's, seasonal stories of forests, frogs, moons and maidens, solar folklore and more.

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/following-breadcrumbs-stor-e-telling.html

July August 2002 - Trickster tales, Kenyan folktales, flower fables and participation stories to put some fun in your summer storytelling.

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/following-breadcrumbs-ii-stor-e-telling.html 

September October 2002 – Included is a guide to collecting family folklore, folktales from Britain, Russia, Kashmir, fables from the Panchatantra, Jataka stories, and Native American legends ready to be explored

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/following-breadcrumbs-iii-stor-e.html

Below are the previous blog posts offering additional columns from 2007-2013.

Stor e Telling Columns 2007-2012 
All 31 blog posts, along with a brief synopsis for each one, in an easy to access post at the link below.

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/12/stor-e-telling-columns-2007-to-2012.html 

Stor e Telling Columns 2013
From 1001 Night to 2001 Story Resources – This link will lead to you one blog post with all of my columns from 2013.
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/from-1001-nights-to-2001-story.html

 

Karen Chace 2014 ©

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.

Build Your Brand at the National Storytelling Conference!

Designed by Karen Chace

Every year the National Storytelling Conference brings together storytellers, educators, librarians and business entrepreneurs to network and learn from each other. There are pre-conference workshops in the healing arts, for those working with youth, producers and organizers, and Master Classes with some of the best and brightest, and that’s all before the main conference begins! This year, the conference will take place in Arizona and there is still time to register! Check out all of the amazing offerings at the link: http://storynet.org/conference/index.html .

I am delighted to be co-presenting a business workshop with Simon Brooks. Here is a brief description:

Branding, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt!  "Steer" the audience to you. It doesn't hurt to be branded; in fact, it might hurt your business if you’re not. Branding will help your image, professionalism and visibility. Build strength and trust with potential clients; define your personal and business persona. Discover how to subtly create awareness and recognition with your client base and become memorable! Laptops encouraged but not necessary.

For a taste of some of the topics we will cover, head over to our blog piece for the National Storytelling Network at the following link: http://blog.storynet.org/branding-it-doesnt-have-to-hurt .

We hope you can find time in your busy conference schedule to join us and brand your business! Friday afternoon, July 25 at 1:45. We promise, it won’t hurt a bit! Look for the star logo at the top of this blog on our workshop room door at the conference. We will be waiting with lots of information to get you started...and chocolates!

And while you’re in Phoenix/Mesa here are some wonderful sights to enjoy.

ATTRACTIONS

Arizona Guide – Historic places, national parks, events calendar, etc.

http://tinyurl.com/7bujxmy

Visit Mesa – Specific sections for the Active Family, Foodies, Explorers, Transportation, Sport Enthusiasts and Culture Seekers.

http://www.visitmesa.com/

Visit Phoenix – Information on restaurants, events, arts, nightlife and more. Make sure to check out the Hot Sheet Blog.
http://www.visitphoenix.com/index.aspx

Downtown Phoenix – Information on light rail, busses, shuttles and parking information. http://www.downtownphoenix.com/getting-around

RESTAURANTS

Additional information on local restaurants.

Open Table: Phoenix restaurants.

http://www.opentable.com/phoenix-restaurants

Open Table: Mesa restaurants.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/restaurants/

TRANSPORTATION

Downtown Phoenix – Information on transportation Light rail, busses, shuttles and parking information.
http://www.downtownphoenix.com/getting-around

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Information on taxis, shuttle services and limos.
http://skyharbor.com/transportationparking/limosandtaxis.html

 

MISCELLANESOUS

Groupon offers wonderful discounts on area attractions, restaurants, and more while you are in the Phoenix/Mesa area.

Groupon deals in Phoenix

http://www.groupon.com/local/phoenix

Groupon deals in Mesa
http://www.groupon.com/local/mesa

STORIES

Folktales specific to Arizona and also tales of animal and flowers indigenous to the state.

American Folklore – Arizona folklore at your fingertips.
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/united-states-folklore/arizona-folklore/

The Cat and the Fox – Russia
http://folklore.mashaholl.com/tales.php?page=catandfox

Coyote Spills the Stars – Native American
http://www.worldoftales.com/Native_American_folktales/Native_American_Folktale_7.html

Coyote Mythology – A number of Native American stories and information on the mythology of coyotes.
http://www.native-languages.org/legends-coyote.htm

The Legend of Lotus – West Java/Indonesia
http://indonesianfolklore.blogspot.com/2008/10/legend-of-lotus.html

How Raccoon Got His Coat – Native American
http://www.native-languages.org/legends-coyote.htm

Origin of the Saguaro and Palo Verde Cacti – Pima/Native American
http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/OriginoftheSaguaroandPaloVerdeCacti-Pima.html

The Raccoon and the Blind Man – Native American

http://www.aaanativearts.com/native-american-legends-oral-stories/380-unidentified-legends/438-the-raccoon-and-the-blind-men.html#axzz35PLaigAc

Sister Fox and Brother Wolf – Russia
http://russian-crafts.com/russian-folk-tales/sister-fox-brother-wolf.html

 

Karen Chace 2014 ©

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.