ResourceS: Articles, Books, Online Sites, Tellers Tips, eTC.
Themed Resource Recommendations: Articles, books, book lists, online sites and other resources recommended by guild members by members on the A-Z of storytelling themes. Tellers Tips have been written by various Guild Members over the years on many different aspects of storytelling and were originally published with the Guild’s quarterly magazine.
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Article- Telling Other Peoples Stories in a Multicultural Society. Jo Henwood
Art and Craft of Storytelling:Tellers Tips
ABC-of-Storytelling-Tellers Tips. Pat & Peter Dargin pdf
Characterisation-Tellers Tips: Jo Henwood pdf
Characterisation-Tellers Tips: Lilli-Rodriguez-Pang pdf
Improving-Your-Stories-Tellers Tips: Tom Ware pdf
Making-the-Most-of-Your-Voice-Tellers Tips: C-Greenough pdf
Mastering-Time-Tellers Tips: Dargin-Mackay pdf
Mulicultural-Telling-Tellers Tips: L-Rodiguez-Pang pdf
Outdoor-Locations-Tellers Tips: Kiran Shah pdf
Paper-Folding-Stories-Tellers Tips: Pat-Dargin pdf
Power-of-String-Figures-Tellers Tips: K Watkins pdf
Puppetry-Tellers Tips: Various Authors pdf
Seven-Hints-for-Happy-Storytelling-Tellers Tips: Jeni-Cargil-Strong pdf
Teenagers-Love-Stories-Tellers Tips: H Roelink.pdf
Telling-Your-Story-Tellers Tips: A-Shephard.pdf
Art and Craft of Storytelling- Books
About Storytelling. McKay, H and Dudley B.
Creative Storytelling- Choosing, Inventing, and Sharing Tales for Children. Maguire, J.
Improving Your Storytelling. Lipman, D.
Storytelling and the Art of Imagination. Mellon, N
Storytelling- A Guide on How to Tell a Story with Storytelling Techniques and Storytelling Secrets. Moore, J.
The Storyteller’s Tool Kit. Hubbard, J
The Storytellers Start Up Book. Read-MacDonald, M.
The Storyteller’s Way. Ramsden, A and Hollingsworth, S.
The Way of the Storyteller. Sawyer, R.
Blogs by Storytellers
Dr Martin Shaw Mythology & Ecology Psychology - website, essays, stories, online courses
Kevin Cordi Blog- Kevin Cordi US.
Language, Literacy and Storytelling- Donna Washington US.
Michael Harvey- Welsh Storyteller Blog
Story Dynamics- Doug Lipman US. the how and whys of storytelling and storytelling coaching
The Storytelling Loop- a blog about how to tell stories to children
Early Childhood, Children’s Storytelling & Education
Early Language Tellers Tips: Peter Dargin-pdf
Education By Stealth: Storytelling & Education: Lindy Mitchell-Nilsson- Article
How to Tell Stories to Children- the Storytelling Loop Blog
Playing-with-Language-Tellers Tips: Peter Dargin- pdf
Recommended Felt Board Resources- Recommended List by Lee Castledine
Role of Storytelling in Early Literacy Development: Louise Phillips Article
Stories-for-Early-Childhood-Tellers Tips: P Dargin-pdf
Storytelling-in-Early-Childhood-Settings-Tellers Tips: Cynthia Hartman-pdf
Storytelling-with-Props-Tellers Tips: C-Panich.pdf
Telling-Stories-to-Children-Tellers Tips: P & P-Dargin.pdf
Telling Tales: The Benefits of Oral Storytelling for Children. Lindy Mitchell-Nilsson- article
Using-action-stories-in-early-childhood-storytelling-Tellers Tips: L Castledine.pdf
Why-the-Feltboard-Tellers tips: JJ-Shiells.pdf
Telling to Children- Books
Creative Storytelling- Choosing, Inventing, and Sharing Tales for Children. Maguire, J.
Healing Stories for Challenging Behavior- Perrow, Susan.(Story making, guidelines,stories categorized by behavior or situation)
Storytelling with Children- Mellon Nancy
The Wonder and Joy of Storytelling to Young Children- BOOK & DVD Member Patsy Allen
The Right Story at the Right Time- Changing the Lives of Children and Adolescents One Story at a Time. deCores, M
The Storyteller’s Tool Kit. Hubbard, J
Using Storytelling to Support Children and Adults with Special Needs. Grove N.
Environmental Storytelling Online:
Dr Martin Shaw Mythology & Ecology Psychology - website, essays, stories, online courses
Environmentor Kevin Strauss; tips and stories
Fran Stallings; Collection environmental of stories
Re-enchanting the Natural World with Storytelling Lindy Mitchell-Nilsson- Article
Sharon Blackie;Writer, Psychologist, Mythologist & Environmentalist- website, blog, online courses
Spirit of Trees; multicultural tales about trees
Storytelling in Nature- Megan Zen; storytelling ideas and activities
Environmental Storytelling Books:
Earth Care; World Folktales to Talk About- Margaret Read MacDonald (Environmentally themed world folk tales for easy telling)
Earthtales; Storytelling in Times of Change- Alida Gersie. (Folktale collection with follow up activities)
Eleven Nature Tales: A Multicultural Journey- Pleasant De Spain. (Folk tale Collection)
Gadi Mirrabooka: Australian Aboriginal Stories. Ed McKay, H
Spinning Tales Weaving Hope; Stories of Peace Justice & the Environment- eds Brody, Goldspinner, Green, Leventhal & Porcino (with follow up activities)
Storytelling for a Greener World: Environment, Community and Story Based LearningEds. Gersie, Nanson, Schieffelin (stories, creative story work activities, approaches and tips on environmental storytelling)
Tales with Tales: Storytelling the Wonders of the Natural World- Kevin Strauss (Stories, How to tell Stories, Environmental themes & information with follow up activities)
Words of Re-Enchantment: Writings on Storytelling, Myth & Ecological Desire- A. Nanson
You Are the Earth- David Suzuki (Stories, scientific facts, activities, & ideas)
Fairy and Folk Tales :Online Collections
Fairy Talez; fairy tales listed by country of origin
Fairy Tales of the World; online library
Folk and Fairy Tale Online site list
Folklore, Fairytale and Mythology electronic texts
Folklore Thursday Blog and website devoted to folklore
Story Nory- online story library
Telling-Fairy-Stories-Tellers Tips: Peter Dargin pdf
World of Tales Online fairytales from Around the World
Folk and Fairy Tales- discussions on meaning and history
Australian Fairy Tale Society; group devoted to the study and appreciation of fairy tales
Folk and Fairytales; Hallet & Karasek. Book with tales and discussion
From the Beast to the Blonde; Warner M. Book about fairy tales and their authors.
Oxford Companion to Fairytales; edited by Zipes, J.
Princes, Frogs and Ugly Sisters- The Healing Power of the Grimm Brothers’ Tales: Book by Hunter A. G.
Stories We Need to Know-Reading Your Life Path in Literature. Book by Hunter, A.
The Uses of Enchantment- The Meaning and Importance of Fairy Tales. Book by Bettelheim, B.
The Witch Must Die-Hidden Meaning of Fairy Tales. Book by Cashdan, S.
Women who Run with Wolves-Myths and stories ( and discussion)of the Wild Women Archetype. Book by Pinkola Estes, C.
Healing & Therapeutic Storytelling: Books
Body Eloquence: The Power of Myth and Story to Awaken the Body's Energies- Mellon, Nancy. (Understanding & Healing the body through story)
Healing Stories for Challenging Behavior- Perrow, Susan.(Story making, guidelines,stories categorized by behavior or situation)
Inviting the Wolf In- Thinking about Difficult Stories. Niemi, L and Ellis, E.
Moon in the Well: Wisdom Tales to Transform Your Life, Family & Community- Meade, Erica Helm (Wisdom Tales, reflections & the use of tales to transform Lives)
Princes, Frogs & Ugly Sister; The Healing Power of the Grimm Brothers’ Tales- Hunter, Allan G. (Understanding archetypes & the hero’s journey in fairytales for personal transformation)
Once Upon a Time: Storytelling to teach Character & Prevent Bullying- Pearmain, Elisa Davy. (Themed Multicultural Folktale collection)
Spinning Gold out of Straw- how stories heal. Rooks, D.
Stories We Need to Know; Reading Your Life Path in Literature- Hunter, Allan G. (Understanding archetypes in fairytale & myth)
Storytelling in Bereavement:Dragons Fight in the Meadow: Gersiie, Alida (Stories,story making&the process of grief)
The Healing Heart for Communities: Storytelling for Strong and Healthy Communities- eds Cox & Albert
The Healing Heart for Families: Storytelling to Encourage Caring and Healthy Families- eds Cox & Albert
The Witch Must Die: The Hidden Meaning in Fairytales- Cashdan, Sheldon.(Explores how fairytales help children deal with psychological conflicts through fairytales)
Using Storytelling to Support Children and Adults with Special Needs. Grove N.
Healing and Therapeutic Storytelling: Online Resources
Healing Story Alliance; Great resource for podcasts, articles, stories, discussions & extensive bibliography http://healingstory.org Healing Story;
Nancy Mellon Website, Interview, articles & books. http://www.healingstory.com/
Susan Perrow Website: links to books, articles, courses. http://susanperrow.com/
The Power of Story: Lizzie Chase-article
Personal Storytelling
Awaken the Hidden Storyteller-A parent’s guide to creating unforgettable family stories. Moore, R
Inviting the Wolf In-thinking about difficult stories. Niemi, L and Ellis, E.
Long Story Short- the Only Storytelling Guide You’ll Ever Need. Leitman, M.
The Power of Personal Storytelling- Spinning Tales to Connect with Others. Maguire, J
Interview
Storytellers NSW Member John Hockney on ABC Radio’s Conversations: Doll's prams and hand-knitted togs: a Hockney family portrait
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Story Genres & Collections
Fabulous-Fables-Tellers Tips: Peter Dargin-pdf
Greek-Myths-Tellers Tips: Pat Dargin-pdf
Its-a-Mystery- Tellers Tips: Jo Henwood-pdf
Of-Mice-Men-in-Fables-Tellers Tips: P-Dargin-pdf
South East Asian & East Asian Stories- Story Collections List by member Kiran Shah
Telling Bible-Stories-Tellers Tips: B-Castledine.pdf
Stories, Adapting, Constructing & Writing
Adapting-a-Story-Tellers Tips: Peter Dargin-pdf
The-Shape-Within-Narrative-Structure-Tellers Tips: Jo-Henwood.pdf
The-Story-Begining-Tellers Tips: P-Dargin.pdf
Writing-for-Telling-Tellers Tips: J-Kelly.pdf
The Sydney International Storytelling Conference 2018