A story about acquiring wisdom
by Eve Bunting
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com
A reminder for people to be careful what they wish for
by Joe Kulka
Pelican Publishing, www.pelicanpub.com
The
2011 Storytelling World Resource Awards
Below are the 2011
winners and honors selected from several hundred nominated stories, books, and
recordings. Beneath each award title is a short descriptive phrase about the resource
contents.
The major evaluative criterion was "story-listener appeal" for the items selected in Categories 1-6, and "usefulness for storytellers" for the resources honored in Category 7. These awards are also featured in the 2011
April/May issue of Storytelling Magazine/Storytelling World.
To purchase a copy of this magazine, go to the National Storytelling Network website.
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Finn McCool and the Great Fish A story about acquiring wisdom by Eve Bunting Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com |
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The Rope A reminder for people to be careful what they wish for by Joe Kulka Pelican Publishing, www.pelicanpub.com |
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Ol’ Bloo’s Boogie-Woogie Band and Blues Ensemble A bayou version of “The Bremen Town Musicians” by Jan Huling Peachtree Publishers, www.peachtree-online.com |
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The Little Red Hen and the Passover Matzah A modified Jewish version of the classic story by Leslie Kimmelman Holiday House, www.holidayhouse.com |
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Goliath, Hero of the Great Baltimore Fire The true story of a brave fire horse by Claudia Friddell Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com |
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Boo Cow A fun “scary” story by Patricia Baehr Charlesbridge, www.charlesbridge.com |
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Mr. Wolf Bounces Back A twist on classic folktale story characters by Tony Bradman Capstone, www.capstonepub.com |
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Cowboy Camp A young boy’s challenge to become a cowboy by Tammi Sauer Sterling Children’s Books http://listenalongstorybook.com |
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That Cat Can’t Stay A poetic story for cat lovers by Thad Krasnesky Flashlight Press, www.FlashlightPress.com |
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The Gum Chewing Rattler A fun, truth-stretching story by Joe Hayes Cinco Puntos Press, www.cincopuntos.com |
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I Saw an Ant on the Railroad Track A short and fun poetic story by Joshua Prince Sterling Children’s Books http://listenalongstorybook.com |
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14 Cows for America The true story of a small Kenyan village’s post-9-11 gift to America by Carmen Agra Deedy Peachtree Publishers, www.peachtree-online.com |
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Long Shot The childhood dream of a basketball superstar by Chris Paul Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing http://books.simonandschuster.com/Long-Shot/Chris-Paul/9781416950790 |
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Brave Donatella and the Jasmine Thief A legend exploring the dangers faced in the name of love by Caroline McAlister Charlesbridge, www.charlesbridge.com |
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The Goblin and the Empty Chair An original fairy tale about compassion and friendship by Mem Fox Beach Lane Books An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing http://books.simonandschuster.com/Goblin-and-the-Empty-Chair/Mem-Fox/9781416985853 |
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Lucky Beans A Great Depression story based on a true incident by Becky Birtha Albert Whitman, www.albertwhitman.com |
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The Brothers Kennedy How John, Robert, and Edward inspired each other by Kathleen Krull Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing http://books.simonandschuster.com/Brothers-Kennedy/Kathleen-Krull/9781416991588 |
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Nasreen’s Secret School A true story from Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter Beach Lane Books An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing http://books.simonandschuster.com/Nasreen%27s-Secret-School/Jeanette-Winter/9781416994374 |
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Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light A true story about stereotypes by Tim Tingle Cinco Puntos Press, www.cincopuntos.com |
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The Monster Princess A poetic story about believing in yourself by D. J. MacHale Aladdin Books, An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing http://books.simonandschuster.com/Monster-Princess/D-J-MacHale/9781416948094 |
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Lily’s Victory Garden A story about acquiring wisdom by Helen L. Wilbur Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com |
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Potholders A personal story about honesty On CD Penny Candy Love, by Kim Weitkamp www.kimweitkamp.com |
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Vampire Santa A collection of seamless tall tales and zany stories CD by Bil Lepp www.wvbookco.com |
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Voices of Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg, as told by different characters by Sherry Garland Pelican Publishing, www.pelicanpub.com |
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Singing to the Sun A new fairy tale for a new generation by Vivian French Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing www.Myubam.com/SingingtotheSun |
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Seeds of Change The story of Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner by Jen Cullerton Johnson Lee & Low, www.leeandlow.com |
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La Llorona, The Weeping Woman A Hispanic legend told in Spanish and English DVD by Joe Hayes Cinco Puntos Press, www.cincopuntos.com |
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Pray for the Prey A poetic science story with universal advice On CD Warning from the Caveman and the Poet by Perry Crawford and Brent Lewis Brent Lewis Productions, www.brentlewis.com |
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Where the Sunrise Begins An inspirational story about self-worth by Douglas Wood Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing http://books.simonandschuster.com/Where-the-Sunrise-Begins/Douglas-Wood/9780689861727 |
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The Garbage Hero A story of adult influence on adolescents On CD Unlikely Heroes and Likely Songs, by Michael Parent www.michaelparentstorytelling.com |
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Forged in the Stars A story commissioned by NASA for its 50th anniversary CD by Jay O’Callahan www.ocallahan.com |
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WZIX A personal tribute to mothers On CD Penny Candy Love, by Kim Weitkamp www.kimweitkamp.com |
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Hello Ricky Nelson, Goodbye Heart… A nostalgic story especially for Baby Boomers CD by Barbara McBride Smith www.barbaramcbridesmith.com |
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Sin Sick A collection of stories reflecting insights into the dark cracks of life (adult content) CD by Minton Sparks www.mintonsparks.com |
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Kevin Kling’s Holiday Inn A collection of Kling’s personal stories by Kevin Kling Borealis Books, www.borealisbooks.org |
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Between Home and School A teacher/parent story related through several exchanged letters (intended to be READ instead of TOLD) by Bill Harley Round River Productions, www.billharley.com |
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The United States of Storytelling: Folktales and True Stories from the Eastern States and The United States of Storytelling: Folktales and True Stories from the Western States Two collections by Dan Keding Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO www.abc-clio.com |
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Endless Path Jataka tales with commentaries by Rafe Martin North Atlantic Books www.northatlanticbooks.com |
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More Spooky Texas Tales The “shriekquel” to an earlier collection of ghost stories by Tim Tingle and Doc Moore Texas Tech University Press, www.ttupress.org |
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Scared Silly 25 tales to thrill young listeners by Dianne de Las Casas Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO www.abc-clio.com |
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Hotter ’N Pecos Short tales from Texas--some true, some not-so-true by Bobby D. Weaver Texas Tech University Press, www.ttupress.org |
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Live at the Station Inn Personal reflections on intriguing family members CD by Minton Sparks www.mintonsparks.com |
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In-Laws and Outlaws: Family Stories Family stories of humor and heart CD by Dolores Hydock www.storypower.org |
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The Pen and the Inkwell Five sacred stories by Hans Christian Andersen CD by Roger Petersen www.ThePenandtheInkwell.com |
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The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales Six stories from the classic book with same title CD by Diane Wolkstein Roomful of Sky Records, www.roomfulofsky.com |
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The Best Candy in the Whole World Fantasy stories for the whole family CD by Bill Harley Round River Productions, www.billharley.com |
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Celtic Otherworld Four original stories that weave the Celtic history and heritage of Scotland and Ireland into modern events by Mary Gavan www.marycelticstory.ca |
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Grimm’s Grimmest: The Darker Side of Fairy Tales A bloodier perspective of five Grimm’s tales CD by Judith Heineman and Daniel Marcotte www.storytelling.org/heineman or www.bardsong.net |
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Bear’s Tail and Other Animal Tales A collection of animal stories from around the world (for young listeners) CD by Cindy Rivka Marshall Dancing Tree Productions, www.cindymarshall.com |
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Storytelling: Art and Technique, 4 th Edition An update of a beloved classic by Ellin Greene and Janice M. Del Negro Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO www.abc-clio.com |
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Whispers of the Ancients Information and narratives inspired by the retelling of Indian stories and legends by Tamarack Song and Moses Amik Beaver University of Michigan Press www.press.umich.edu or http://teachingdrum.org/writingsoftamaracksong.html |
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Desperate Ransom Family stories in book and DVD combination by Minton Sparks www.mintonsparks.com |
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Born to Write Potential story information about the lives of famous authors such as C.S. Lewis, E.B. White, and Hans Christian Andersen by Charis Cotter Annick Press, www.annickpress.com |
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Folktales of the Amazon Information and tales about the Amazon by Juan Carlos Galeano Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO www.abc-clio.com |
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Team Up! Tell in Tandem! A “how-to” guide from experienced tandem storytellers by Jonatha Wright www.jonathaandharold.com |
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Living Stories (Godi Weghàà Ets’ eẻda) A brief children’s information book about the TtןchQ culture and their stories by Therese Zoe, Philip Zoe, and Mindy Willett Fifth House Publishers, www.fitzhenry.ca |
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The Lost Bicycle An unusual combination of stories accompanied by percussion instruments (for young listeners) CD by Cory Hills www.coryhills.com |