Storytelling is a wonderful way to share the rich emotions of life. It allows adults to connect with children in personal and powerful ways, building a sense of trust and community between the performer and the audience. In this article, the author offers an approach to learning and sharing stories. The author also provides twenty-two…

This article discusses how to use "The Storyteller's Sourcebooks" to locate folktales. This two volume set allows one to look up tales by subject, title, or by motif. It indexes 556 folktale collections and 389 picture books. The book is arranged according to the Stith Thompson Motif-Index of Folk-Literature. By looking up a subject or a tale…

Throughout much of northeast Thailand (Isan), Lao is the dominant local language. Today, however, central and official Thai is rapidly becoming the dominant language throughout Isan. It is feared that Thailand may become monocultured and its citizens may lose their diversity in languages and culture. In this article, the author describes a…

Discussion of the link between children's experiences with literature and their literacy development focuses on the use of folktales. Describes the transformation of one Greek folktale into an American picture book and discusses the blend of contemporary issues and traditional features; complexities of exporting cultural artifacts; and the…