Crash Course in Storytelling

Subjects:

• Library & Information Science » Children's & Young Adult School Services -- Storytelling & Folklore
• Library & Information Science » Children's & Young Adult School Services

Reviews:

• As would be expected from master tellers like Haven and Ducey this book has lots of good sound advice for beginning tellers. And rather than taking sides on issues, they present both sides of topics such as "props or no props"..."participation or no participation." Their advice on learning, practicing, performing is al well thought out and easy to follow....[T]his book will be very useful to anyone beginning their path to storytelling.
  —In The Wind Spring 2008
• While there are many books that cover storytelling, Crash Course in Storytelling is geared specifically toward busy librarians. It is written and formatted for those who need a quick working plan to begin storytelling. It is well-organized, allowing for quick reference to the details one might need in undertaking the storytelling process....This up-to-date book will be a great help to beginning storytellers in public libraries, school libraries, and other storytelling venues.
  —Reference & User Services Quarterly Winter 2007
• Written by two master storytellers, this guide for librarians describes a variety of proven techniques that anyone can use to engage young listeners and make stories come alive. Topics include (for example) how to choose a story, what to do when memory fails, and how to encourage audience participation. Copyright issues are addressed in the appendix. The volume concludes with a list of recommended sources for stories
  —Reference & Research Book News February 2007
• Haven and Ducey are expert storytellers. In this crash course of 136 pages--no long narratives here--they introduce the craft and teach us how to do it better. It is kind of like the For Dummies series with major points and suggestion lists. So, whether you or someone in your school needs to brush up on storytelling skills, here is a short, easy-to-use guide, which can even be used as a text for storytelling classes. Highly recommended for teachers, teacher-librarians, and public librarians.
  —Teacher Librarian April 2007
• This is the most user-friendly handbook for librarians who seek the tools, resources, and the confidence to incorporate more storytelling into their programming. The authors offer clear, basic, and tested guidelines that include how to select, learn, and tell a story; tips on voice and body movements; audience participation; and the pros and cons of using puppets and props....Haven and Ducey excel in giving the hand-holding, step-by-step encouragement needed by new tellers as they make the leap from reading aloud to telling. Strategies for handling "catastrophes" (e.g., forgetting what comes next, or leaving out an important part of the tale) are invaluable for building assurance. Novices will also learn to accept their individual styles, strengths, and comfort levels rather than to compare themselves with professional tellers....An essential purchase.
  —School Library Journal April 2007
• Authors Kendall Haven and MaryGray Ducey encourage librarians to stretch their "storytelling wings," and their supportive guide offers practical advice on such matters as choosing and presenting stories, using props and costumes, and encouraging audience participation.
  —American Libraries March 2007

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Storytelling
• Chapter 2: Storytime for Babies
• Chapter 3: Toddler Storytime
• Chapter 4: Preschool and Family Storytime
• Chapter 5: Music, Songs, and Fingerplays
• Chapter 6: Bilingual Storytime
• Chapter 7: Crafts at Preschool Storytime
• Chapter 8: Storytelling, Puppets, and Props
• Chapter 9: Special Issues at Storytime
• Chapter 10: Using Volunteers at Storytime
• Appendix: Themed Preschool Storytime Outlines
• Bibliography
• Index

PDF Catalogs:
LU School Library Spring 2008.pdf	LU Public Library Spring 2008.pdf