by storytree | Jul 19, 2011 | Resources, Storytelling, Uncategorized
Storytelling has an enormous number of applications. Millions of people worldwide are rediscovering it’s power. They are also creatively adapting it for modern needs: in education, business, health and social welfare. Internationally there are storytelling...
by storytree | Jun 21, 2011 | Storytelling, Uncategorized
On Wednesday, at least in the southern hemisphere, it will be the winter solstice. This year I celebrated early with a small story gathering. We ate soup, then shared and improvised stories by our cosy fireside. I love the sight, sound and scent of a wood fire!...
by storytree | Apr 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Did you know about the great new ABC site called Re-enchantment? Video’s and audio from the site are being aired on ABC TV and ABC Radio. It is ‘an immersive journey into the hidden meanings of fairy tales’. Warning: It is for adults. It explores the...
by storytree | Apr 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Here is one of my favourite poems about storytelling. I first found it in Jane Yolen’s beautiful introduction to her book, “Favourite Folktales from around the World.” To read more about the Pulitzer prize-winning poet, Lisa Mueller, follow the link...
by storytree | Apr 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
This is Irish storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy. Here is a 3 min You Tube clip in which Clare tells the best version of this particular tale I have come across. Enjoy!
