Listening/Watching: Storytelling Online
The Moth: True Stories Told Live Acclaimed radio broadcasting of storytellers sharing human experience tales before live audiences. This is another addictive site! – you will be drawn in “like moths to a flame.” The Moth Radio Hour information, program archive and local station carriage details can be found at:
This American Life This is a great source for stories told on the radio. Multiple audio recordings, many topics from different people telling (mostly) true stories; a fascinating and entertaining experience.
RISK: True Tales Boldly Told “RISK! is a live show and podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public, hosted by Kevin Allison of the legendary TV sketch comedy troupe, The State.”
RADIOLAB “Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience”. Stories are key to the Radiolab show and are used in such a way as to capture our imaginations and aid our understanding of the featured topic.
TED.com From the famous TED Talks – a great range of examples of storytelling. Showcases presentations with stories ranging from personal history, family history, modern events and explanations. It is a great place to get motivation and inspiration for your own story. Be careful….you can get completely absorbed by searching talks at TED….a never ending source of incredible presentations.
The Art of Storytelling Show Numerous interviews with people in the storytelling world. Many interviews are available directly on this site, others available via download. Huge selection of topics. Podcasts with host, Eric (Brother) Wolf.
Storyteller.net Amphitheater podcast. Interviews and discussions on the art of storytelling.
Books and Bibliographies
Here are pdf files of several bibliographies of literature on the art, history and contemporary applications of storytelling and the oral tradition.
These bibliographies have been a work in progress for several years. They are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all possible works in the field of storytelling. I have selected works that I believe have good reviews and are useful to the student, the storyteller and all those who appreciate the power of story at work and play.
- Storytelling in Organizations
- Storytelling in Education
- Storytelling in Environmental Education
- Storytelling – General Guides
- Storytelling – Research and Writings
- Folkore Anthologies – Regional Listings
- Folkore Anthologies – Topical Listings
- Folkore Anthologies – Multicultural Listings
General Storytelling Websites
National Storytelling Network
The National Storytelling Network’s homepage with information about the Network, Storytelling Magazine, National Storytelling Festival, National Storytelling Conference, Tellabration, a calendar of storytelling events, a national storyteller directory, membership information and much more.
Story Arts Online
Maintained by storyteller Heather Forest, this is an excellent site for teachers. There are texts of stories for retelling, as well as classroom lesson plans and activities involving storytelling.
Tim Sheppard’s Storytelling Resources
Storytelling “Frequently Asked Questions” a website based in England, containing advice, resources, articles and links in abundance.
Effective Storytelling; a manual for beginners
Good basic information on storytelling. Also includes some great links to other sites, books and points out more storytelling resources.
Storycenter
StoryCenter supports individuals and organizations in using storytelling and participatory media for reflection, education, and social change.
Aaron Shepard’s Storytelling Page
Great basic resource for finding, learning and telling stories. This site has some great links to more pages, books and anthologies of stories. Great place to find advice and text of many stories.
ProTeacher – Storytelling
This page has links to many articles on how to use storytelling as a teacher in the classroom: activities, benefits, curriculum connections, lesson ideas and more.
Storyteller.net
This site contains interviews with storytellers, articles on storytelling, a national directory of storytellers and storytelling events, and links to audiofeeds of storytellers weaving their tales for your enjoyment.
Stories In A Nutshell A collection of concise folktale plots for student retelling – by Heather Forest – also available in download PDF and audio recording MP3s
Miscellaneous Resources and Research
Oral History Society The Oral History Society promotes the collection, preservation and use of recorded memories of the past. Members have access to their excellent journal of research articles through JSTOR.
Storytelling, Self, Society: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Storytelling Studies
Storytelling Events Nationwide and Worldwide
Calendar of Events – National Storytelling Network
A calendar of national storytelling events maintained by the National Storytelling Network. List your event here or search for events by state or region.
TELLABRATION: The Worldwide Storytelling Celebration
This site is maintained by the National Storytelling Network and is devoted to the annual international storytelling event known as Tellabration. Contains information about hosting your own Tellabration and provides links to events and venues.
More Storytelling Links
Check out these sites for even more storytelling web-links:
http://www.storybug.net/links/collegecourses.html
www.communitystorytellers.org/storytelling-links
www.timsheppard.co.uk/story/tellinglinks.html