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.

From 1001 Nights to 2001 Story Resources II: Stor e Telling 2014

Scheherazade und Sultan Schariar
by
Ferdinand Keller, 1880

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.

Last year I posted all of my columns from 2014. I have listed them all below so they will be easier to locate. In additional, you will find a link that will take you to all of the articles and resources from 2007 to 2012. I have also begun rechecking all of the links in my columns from 2015 and recently posted the very first article from January/February 2015; the theme was Drama. http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2016/01/drama-stor-e-telling-january-february.html

I invite you to return often for more resources as I continue to share my work. Please let me if you find this useful in your work; thank you for stopping by!

Stor e Telling: January February, March 2014: Spiritual Stories

In this post you will find Zen and Buddhist tales, stories that celebrated The Year of the Horse, and riddles stories to add some fun to National Puzzle Day. There are also a number of public domain books to honor Tell a Fairy Tale Day, stories about the wind and of course, to celebrate all things Irish!
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2015/07/stor-e-telling-january-february-march.html

Stor e Telling: April May 2014: Storytelling World Award

Stories from Turkey, Italy and Japan, including tales of Rübezahl and more. All the links have been checked. Have fun surfing for stories!
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2015/08/stor-e-telling-may-april-2014.html

Stor e Telling: June July: Storytelling in the Classroom

Resources, residency information, and some ‘egg’cellent stories to celebrate Sidewalk Egg Frying Day.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2015/09/stor-e-telling-june-july-2014.html

Stor e Telling: August September: Festival Revivals

While these sites focus on a variety of festivals, music, cultural arts, and theater, the information and advice will be useful to storytelling festival producers as well. Also, there are stories to complement Grandparents Day, National Dog Day, the entire Stith Thompson Index and more.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2015/10/stor-e-telling-august-september-2014.html

Stor e Telling: October November December: Storytelling and Play

Information on writing prompts, lesson plans for Aesop, Animal Tales, Trickster Tales, American Folklore and more. If you are seeking information on how storytelling connects with the Common Core, YES (Youth, Education and Storytellers) has you covered with a comprehensive, downloadable document full of information to make your case! And just for fun, there are icebreakers and games to add fun to your day!
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2015/10/stor-e-telling-october-november.html

Stor e Telling Columns: 2007 to 2012 with Synopses

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

 

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 2016 ©

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.

 

 

Following the Breadcrumbs: Stor e Telling VIII July August 2003

Hansel and Gretel
by
M. L. Kirk, 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.

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. 

Some of the links for this issue from 2003 are no longer active and could not be found even via the Wayback Machine so some  are missing. Whenever possible, I have included a link to the Wayback Machine so a resource isn't totally lost.

 Arabian Nights
Let Scheherazade lead you through the ancient and mysterious world of Ali Baba and Sinbad; fall under the spell of a 1001 nights.
http://www.library.cornell.edu/colldev/mideast/arabnit.htm 

Andrew Lang - The Literature Network

There isn’t a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, but a prism of fairytale books to add to your riches.
http://www.online-literature.com/andrew_lang/

Myths, Folktales and Fairytales
Explore folklore with Nina Jaffe, experience a storytelling workshop with Gerald Fierst or a myth writing workshop with Jane Yolen. If that isn’t enough, there are teacher guides, assessments and rubrics, and of course stories!
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/mff/folktales_home.htm

Nasreddin Hodja
Filled with information and stories about the beloved character of Turkish tales, this website is also a portal to many other Hodja sites. Here is put a small slice of his wisdom… “Hodja! What do they do with the old full moons?”  “They cut them up into small pieces and make the stars!”     Sadly, this site is no longer active but you can still access many of the links, including the stories via the Wayback Machine at this link:
http://web.archive.org/web/20041215015945/http://hem.bredband.net/hodja/index.htm

Spirit of Trees

Cristy West’s growing website offers curricular resources, essays, organizational links, poetry and folktales from some of our leading storytellers and scholars. Rest in the cool shade of its branches and let the spirit of the trees nourish your soul.
http://www.spiritoftrees.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

If you missed any previous Stor e Telling posts the links are below:

2002

January February 2002 - Folktales, myths, legends and pourquoi 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

November December 2002 - Resources for Jack Tales, puppets, ghost stories, educational resources and activities, Australian storytelling, traditions and folklore from the Orkney Islands. For extra fun the Book Hive link will lead you to stories by the amazing Jackie Torrence and other well-known tellers. Next stop, 2003!
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/following-breadcrumbs-iv-stor-e-telling.html

2003

January February – Folktales from Africa and Norway, Borneo myths and legends, ghost stories, storytelling games and resources, and a wee bit more.

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

March April - Grant resources, improvisational games to add to your storytelling residency, Native American Trickster Tales, information to keep your voice in tip top telling shape and more.

http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/07/following-breadcrumbs-vi-stor-e-telling.html

May June - The theme for the Storytelling Magazine issue was Grant Resources and all the links have been checked. I hope you will find something to help you discover that pot of gold!
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/07/following-breadcrumbs-vii-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.

 

 

 

From 1001 Nights to 2001 Story Resources: Stor e Telling 2013

Queen Scheherazade 

By Sophie Anderson, 19^th Century

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. In 2003 I highlighted a website offering these tales in my column for Storytelling Magazine, and since then I have reviewed well over 2001 storytelling and educational websites, as well as individual folktales, fairy tales, myths and legends.

This year I posted all of my columns from 2013. I have listed them all below so they will be easier to locate. I have also begun rechecking all of the links in my columns from 2002-2006 and recently posted the very first article from January/February 2002 here: http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/06/stor-e-telling-january-february-2002.html. I invite you to return often for more resources as I continue to share my work.

Please let me if you find this useful in your work; thank you for stopping by!

January/February/March 2013
Sites to celebrate the New Year, tales of love to celebrate Valentine’s Day and others that celebrate the winter season.

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/03/ringing-in-new-year-stor-e-telling.html

April/May 2013

Pack your bags for a story filled trip around the globe to complement the Storytelling World issue. 
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/03/stor-e-telling-april-may-2013.html 

June/July 2013

Below are the sites I offered for the April/May 2013 issue. There are sites to complement the state of Virginia, location for the National Storytelling Conference in 2013, as well as sites to celebrate Thread the Needle Day, Adopt a Cat Month, Canada Day, Cow Appreciation and Yellow Pig Day, and two previous blogs to help you slide into summer! So much to celebrate and so little time!
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/03/stor-e-telling-june-july-2013.html 

August/September 2013
The theme for this issue was Fairy Tales so you will find some wonderful articles and stories to complement the theme.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/04/stor-e-telling-august-september-2013.html 

October/November/December 2013
October is apple picking time in the USA so there is a basketful of apple tales and of course, resources for Halloween. In addition, November is National Novel Writing Month so there are sites with information to help you travel the publishing road, along with stories to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. I hope you find something to add to your repertoire.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2014/04/stor-e-telling-october-november.html 

 And if you missed the previous blog posts offering additional columns from 2007-2012 visit the links below. But beware, there are so many wonderful sites you might feel like Alice falling down the rabbit hole and find it difficult to find your way out of the virtual, story-filled world!

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 

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.