Judy Freeman

The Handbook for Storytellers Judy Freeman

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Ideal for both beginners and more experienced storytellers, this exhaustive primer includes everything adults need to start sharing the wonder of stories with children, from babies to tweens. The lively text imparts easy-to-follow guidelines and practical advice on how, when, where, and why to tell stories.

Contributor Bio:  Freeman, Judy JUDY FREEMAN (www. JudyReadsBooks.com) is a well-known consultant, writer, and speaker on children's literature and storytelling, and a visiting lecturer at the School of Information, and Library Science at Pratt Institute in New York City. A former school librarian, she gives conferences, workshops, speeches, and performances throughout the U. S. and the world for teachers, librarians, parents, and children. Judy's Library Unlimited books include Once Upon a Time: Using Storytelling, Creative Drama, and Reader's Theater with Children in Grades PreK-6, the Books Kids Will Sit Still For series, and the yearly The Winners Handbook, reviewing her top 100 children's books of the past year. Judy's latest and most exciting project is writing children's book reviews and other content for author James Patterson's new website for parents, librarians, and teachers, www. READKIDDOREAD.com. Contributor Bio:  Bauer, Caroline Feller Caroline Feller Bauer is an author, storyteller, teacher, and librarian. She travels frequently, lecturing most often on her favorite subject: bringing children and books together. Ms. Bauer is the editor of several collections of stories and poems, including Snowy Day, Halloween, and Valentine's Day. She lives in Miami Beach, FL. Nadine Bernard Westcott is the illustrator of a number of acclaimed books for children, including the classic song Over the River and Through the Wood; and How To Grow A Picket Fence by Mary Louise Cuneo. She divides her time between Woodstock, VT, and Nantucket, MA.