“About
Storytelling”
Practical Guide: How do I tell stories? Where do I begin?
by Helen McKay and Berice Dudley
Includes illustrations by Lincoln Sel. Published by Hale and Iremonger, Sydney, Australia - ISBN 0 86806 593 5
Authors, Helen McKay and Berice Dudley, offer customised storytelling workshops and seminars. helenmckay@platywebs.com.au
What they say
Here is a very informative, useful book for all teachers, teacher-librarians and all who are interested in the art and the rich enjoyment to be found in storytelling -- Peg Craddock, Education Consultant
"About Storytelling" is a practical guide, teachers can adopt to enhance their own storytelling techniques as well as to encourage this skill in their pupils. Melanie Winthrop, NZ Education Review
"About Storytelling" is a useful, information accessible introduction to how do I tell stories, where do I begin? --Diane Wolkstein, New York, Author - Magic Orange Tree and Esther's Story
At last! In language all of us can understand, a complete publication on the art of storytelling is now available. If you are interested in storytelling for both children and adults, this book is a must -- Mary Locke, Author, Sydney
It is wonderful! I've only had time to briefly read it but I've already found much valuable information -- Michael Paul Gallo, Early Childhood Education, Moorhead State University, MN, USA
It's a good book! I'm taking two back with me to the UK as presents for my friends -- Patrick Ryan, Storyteller, London
“About Storytelling” - Table of Contents
- What's storytelling? What is a story? Difference between written and `told' stories?
- Room set-up - lighten up - use that space - consider audience needs - be seen
- What makes a good beginning? - points to consider before beginning to tell
- Linking with audience - read the audience - pauses work - ways of telling - adult audiences
- Story reading - picture books - story selection for readings
- Interactive storytelling -
- Organic storytelling -
- Personal stories - family characters - stories reveal insights, courage - finding a personal story
- Tools of storytelling - how we use words - voice exercises - body language - transitions - movement
- Props - costumes - storytelling aids - puppets - musical instruments.
- Story as therapy - stories heal - stories build bridges
- World's greatest teachers used stories - stories to build attitudes
- Story selection - be passionate - how to choose - wrap your message in a story
- Where to find stories - how to fit stories to your audience
- Adapting to oral forms - practise, refine - let audience join in - learning a story.
- Endings
- Stage fright and other disasters - voice lets you down - children's capers - handling a heckler
- Target audiences for stories
- Business matters. Storytelling guilds. Contacts. Booklists. Resources.
Where to find -
“About Storytelling”
- The second printing at $A21.95 (incl. GST) is available in good bookstores around Australia, or from the Publishers, Hale and Iremonger, PO Box 205, Alexandria, Sydney, Australia ozhalebooks@peg.apc.org
- ORDER FORM - A small quantity of the first printing is available at $A20.00, including post and pack and GST, direct from the authors -- email: helenmckay@platywebs.com.au
See also:
“Gadi Mirrabooka, Australian Aboriginal Tales from the Dreaming”
“Riotous Riddles”
“Riotous Riddles”
