Bibliography for Teachers
Bierhorst, John.
Latin American Folktales
. New York: Pantheon Books, 2002.
*A collection of Hispano-American folk narratives, good for storytelling.
Codell, Esme Raji. “Storytelling!.” 1999-2006 18 May 2008 http://www.planetesme.com/storytelling.html#storytellingbibliography>.
*Gives the benefits of storytelling and also a sequence of lessons to use when teaching storytelling.
Crevola, Carmel, and Mark Vineis.
Let’s Talk About It
. New York, NY: MONDO Publishing, 2005.
*Oral language research and background information.
Ellis, Brian, and Stephanie McAndrews. “Storytelling Magic Enhancing Children S Oral Language Reading And Writing.”
Fox Tales International
. 2004. Reprinted From the Illinois Reading Council Journal. 6 Apr 2008 http://www.foxtalesint.com/Articles/StorytellingMagicEnhancingChildrenSOralLanguageReadingAndWriting>.
*Gives background and benefits of storytelling including its connection to education and oral language skills.
MacDonald, Margaret Read.
The Storytellers Start-Up Book
. Little Rock: August House, 1993.
*Includes techniques for learning and performing stories and ideas for incorporating storytelling into the classroom.
Maguire, Jack.
Creative Storytelling
. New York: McGraw Hill Book Company, 1985.
*Provides information on becoming a storyteller.
Maurano, Margaret. “Oral Language.”
Exemplary Practices that Support Early Literacy
. 2003. Bridgewater State College. 6 Apr 2008 http://www.bridgew.edu/Library/CAGS_Projects/MMAURANO/OralLanguage.htm>.
*Outlines the importance of oral language acquisition in the early grades and factors that support it.
McWilliams, Barry.
The Art of Storytelling
. 1997. 6 Apr 2008 http://www.eldrbarry.net/roos/art.htm>.
*Lists techniques and provides links to additional resources to use and research how to tell stories.
Mellon, Nancy.
The Art of Storytelling
. Rockport, MA: Element Books, Inc., 1992.
*A guide outlining the essentials of a good story through the use of visualization and imagination.
Mellon, Nancy.
Storytelling with Children
. Gloucestershire, UK: Hawthorn Press, 2000.
*How to become a confident storyteller.
Phelps, Ethel Johnston.
Tatterhood and Other Tales
. New York, NY: The Feminist Press, 1978.
*Folktales and legends where the central characters are successful females.
The Education Alliance at Brown University , “Oral Language.”
Teaching Diverse Learners
. 2206. Brown University. 6 Apr 2008 http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/elemlit/orallanguage-prt.shtml>.
*How to improve oral language of ESL learners
Yolen, Jane.
Favorite Folktales from aound the World
. New York: Pantheon Books, 1986.
*A collection of folktales.
Reading List for Students
Bierhorst, John.
Latin American Folktales
. New York: Pantheon Books, 2002.
Hoberman, Mary Ann.
You read to me, I’ll read to you: very short fairy tales to read together
. New York: Little, Brown, 2004.
Hoberman, Mary Ann.
You read to me, I’ll read to you: very short mother goose tales to read together
. New York: Little, Brown, 2005.
Hoberman, Mary Ann.
You read to me, I’ll read to you: very short scary tales to read together
. New York: Little, Brown, 2007.
Finch, Mary.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
. Cambridge, MA: Barefoot Books, 2001.
McDermott, Gerald.
Anansi the Spider
. New York, NY: Landmark Production, Incorporated, 1972.
Musgrove, Margaret.
The Spider Weaver
. New York: Scholastic Inc., 2001
Phelps, Ethel Johnston.
Tatterhood and Other Tales
. New York, NY: The Feminist Press, 1978.
Yolen, Jane.
Favorite Folktales from aound the World
. New York: Pantheon Books, 1986.
