A first of its kind, this reference work brings together a wealth of information about storytelling traditions. Traditional Storytelling Today provides a forum for in-depth discussion of interesting facets of contemporary storytelling and explores the diversity of storytelling traditions. The 100 articles by more than 90 authors are scholarly in tone and average 2,000 words. Each entry focuses on a typical storytelling event, gives a brief sample text, and provides theory from the contributing folklorist. Index and bibliographies afford the reader easy access to additional resources.
Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald travels the world telling stories....always on the lookout for more great folktales to share. She shapes these found stories into tellable tales which anyone can share with ease. Filling her folktale collections with these delightful tales, she creates perfect read alouds for you and your family. MRM wants everyone to experience the joy of a beautifully told tale. She hopes you will read them a few times...then put down the book...put down the electronic device...and just TELL the story to your children!
Some of her favorite folktales she expands into picture books...hopefully with delightfully readable language while will roll right out of your mouth. Share them with your children and then....act the tales out! Revisit the tales by TELLING them! At bedtime. While on the road. Fill your pockets with great stories to share wherever you go.
Joining her Folklore Ph.D. with her 30 plus years as a children's librarian, Margaret brings folktales to life in playful, lilting language which should delight both reader and listener.
See her performance schedule at: www.margaretreadmaconald.com
