Storytelling: Art and Technique, 5th Edition
- ISBN-10
- 1440872090
- ISBN-13
- 9781440872099
- Series
- Storytelling
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 460
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-06-30
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Janice M. Del Negro
Description
This book serves as both a textbook and reference for faculty and students in LIS courses on storytelling and a professional guide for practicing librarians, particularly youth services librarians in public and school libraries. Storytelling: Art and Technique serves professors, students, and practitioners alike as a textbook, reference, and professional guide. It provides practical instruction and concrete examples of how to use the power of story to build literacy and presentation skills, as well as to create community in those same educational spaces. This text illustrates the value of storytelling, cover the history of storytelling in libraries, and offer valuable guidance for bringing stories to contemporary listeners, with detailed instructions on the selection, preparation, and presentation of stories. They also provide guidance around the planning and administration of a storytelling program. Topics include digital storytelling, open mics and slams, and the neuroscience of storytelling. An extensive and helpful section of resources for the storyteller is included in an expanded Part V of this edition. Offers readers a thorough overview of the role of story and storytelling in the library Gives a convincing argument for the value of storytelling Provides practical tips on selecting, preparing, and telling stories Presents insights on storytelling to specific populations, including children, young adults, and those with special needs Includes an extensive list of resources
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Other editions
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- 2020-12-26
- 180 pages
- Paperback
- Charlie Creative Lab Limited Publisher
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- 2020-11-16
- 200 pages
- Ebook
- Aberje Editorial
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- 2020-07-04
- 120 pages
- Paperback
- Independently Published
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