Being the librarian for Tucson Tellers of Tales has many perks. I house, care for, talk about, and READ the books. Since spending a huge amount of time sheltering at home, I’ve been going to the “library” quite frequently. My recent grouping of books started with peace books and then a few others caught my eye:
The Big Book for Peace– by Ann Durell and Marilyn Sachs. Thirty authors and illustrators contributed to a broad range of stores calling for world peace. Think harmony, understanding among cultures, cross-generational viewpoints.
On Wings of Peace– by Sheila Hamanaka. A heartrending and at the same time educational book of true stories of survivors and later generations commemorating 50 years of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The beautiful illustrations depict the devastation with respect, talent, and grace, where possible. The book is comprised of a wide range of contributors adding to the readability. Rated for grades 6-8, but I found it a very satisfying read.
Not One Damsel in Distress: World Folktales for Strong Girls. Yes, for girls of all ages and boys and men who care about those “girls.” Reading this book you’ll find tales of courage and out of the box thinking, girls and women using disguise to overcome obstacles. These heroines often had to acquiesce to cultural expectations but they did so with confidence and wisdom.
Storyteller: The Classic that Heralded America’s Storytelling Revival by Ramon Royal Ross (Revised Edition). A great compendium of how-to’s, I especially liked the tips for choral reading and call and response stories.
If you’re a TOT member, you are welcome to borrow our books. I offer curbside pick-up. Contact TOT and include the category you might be interested in – how-to, contemporary storytelling, folktales, holidays, ghosts, US regions, international, fairytales. I’ll find a book that fulfills your wishes.
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