Articles related to "Jimmy Neil Smith"
The Magic of Storytelling
Describes the renaissance of the oral tradition of storytelling and Storytelling Foundation International's influence on that resurgence.
• story • storytellers • storytelling • festivals • jonesborough
Describes the renaissance of the oral tradition of storytelling and Storytelling Foundation International's influence on that resurgence.
• story • storytellers • storytelling • festivals • jonesborough
The Year 2002 Will Be a Special Year For Storytelling
<P>As we move into the New Year, I hear more people than I have ever heard before say “Happy New Year! Happy Holidays!” And yet there is that quiver of apprehension in the voices. Yes, daily we are reminded of the war, the poor economy, unemployment, and the threats of terrorism. And daily, on a brighter note, I am reminded of the power of storytelling. Storytelling has the power to heal, to build bridges of cultural understanding, to stir the imagination, to enrich our lives and work, inspire learning and enhance reading skills. Fortunately, I am not alone in my beliefs.
• storytelling • stories • national storytelling festival • ray hicks • jimmy neil smith
<P>As we move into the New Year, I hear more people than I have ever heard before say “Happy New Year! Happy Holidays!” And yet there is that quiver of apprehension in the voices. Yes, daily we are reminded of the war, the poor economy, unemployment, and the threats of terrorism. And daily, on a brighter note, I am reminded of the power of storytelling. Storytelling has the power to heal, to build bridges of cultural understanding, to stir the imagination, to enrich our lives and work, inspire learning and enhance reading skills. Fortunately, I am not alone in my beliefs.
• storytelling • stories • national storytelling festival • ray hicks • jimmy neil smith