{"product_id":"in-storytelling-paperback","title":"In Storytelling - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKendall Haven\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMary Gay Ducey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStorytelling can be easy, fun, and above all doable, especially with the simple, easy-to-follow directions given by these two master storytellers. This book provides everything you need to become a master storyteller yourself. Simple examples and summary directions for exercises and games reinforce and demonstrate key concepts. Step-by-step plans help you choose a story, and learn it in preparation for presentation to an audience. Audience management, practice activities, and the authors' motivation exercises are offered as are techniques to guide you through any of the possible major telling problems. Storytelling extras (props to puppets including costumes) and lists of grade-appropriate, time- and teller-tested stories are provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis basic guide by experienced storytellers provides all that is needed to encourage any novice storyteller to take the plunge. Lists of never-fail stories and simple techniques for managing an audience go a long way to dissolve the angst. Practice activities and motivation exercises as well as tips for overcoming the major problems and catastrophes that might be encountered pave the way for a smooth first storytelling experience.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKendall Haven\u003c\/b\u003e is a nationally recognized master storyteller and the author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eMarvels of Math, Write Right!\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eClose Encounters with Deadly Dangers\u003c\/i\u003e. A former research scientist, he is based in Fulton, Calif. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaryGay Ducey\u003c\/b\u003e, a public librarian and professional storyteller, is past-chair of the National Storytelling Association's Board of Directors. She has been featured at every major storytelling festival in the United States and conducts one- and two-day courses on storytelling.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 10.92 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748583670048,"sku":"9781591583998","price":93.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bdc081e928caba0a8570f96260d057b9.webp?v=1779912026","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-storytelling-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}