Ready-To-Tell Tales: Sure-Fire Stories From America's Favorite Storytellers (American Storytelling)
Anyone who has ever watched a great storyteller hold a whole room spellbound—without costumes, sets, or music—has probably wondered how they do it. This collection explains the secret: it all starts with a really good story. And the 40 storytellers in this book know exactly what that means. They’re some of the most beloved tellers in the country, each sharing a tale that’s been tested on even the squirmiest, most hard‑to‑please audiences.
Along with each story, the teller offers simple tips to help readers understand the tale and bring it to life out loud—how to shape the characters, when to add drama, and ways to make listeners lean in.
The stories come from many corners of the world: Africa, India, ancient Greece, Egypt, Japan, the British Isles, Mexico, and Thailand. You’ll also find tales from African‑American, Cajun, Appalachian, Jewish, and Native American traditions. It’s a colorful mix of voices and cultures, all gathered to help kids discover the joy of stories that have traveled across time and around the globe.
