Storytelling: Art and Technique

by Ellin Greene

Book Overview

Thoroughly revised and updated, the fourth edition of the classic Storytelling: Art and Technique is an essential guide for beginning and experienced storytellers alike.

Ten years ago, Book Report called the third edition of Storytelling: Art and Technique, "invaluable ... a volume no librarian will want to be without." This fourth edition of the classic storytelling "how to" is even better--with 30 percent new...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591586003
• ISBN13: 9781591586005
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 455 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A decent book on storytelling to children

This book wasn't that much help to me, but I was looking for something that I thought I could glean from this book to help me with storytelling to teenagers and young adults. If you only want info on storytelling for young children this book is probably a good one.

A Wonderful Resource for Beginning Storytellers

"Storytelling: Art & Technique" is an excellent book for anybody interested in becoming a storyteller. It begins with the history, purpose, and value of storytelling. The chapters on selecting and preparing a story are very helpful. Also included is information on storytelling to different audiences, from children with special needs to young adults. At the end are thirteen delightful stories to tell. Each story contains the source, culture, telling time, audience, and notes on telling. I found this chapter as well as the appendix full of sources to be incredibly valuable! Although this book can be a little dry in places, it is an outstanding resource for storytellers, especially those just starting out!