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The International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough Tennessee celebrates history and makes a fun and interesting day or weekend trip for visitors to eastern Tennessee.

Jim Henson's The Storyteller television show features John Hurt as the Storyteller, narrating old European folktales dramatized with a talented cast and stunning visuals.

Relive the magic of Jim Henson with all 13 episodes of the Storytellers.

Jim Henson's The Storyteller Greek Myths television show stars Michael Gambon as the Greek storyteller, narrating ancient Greek myths dramatized by a talented cast.

Suite101 goes behind the scenes with award-winning author Jonathan Chevreau, whose latest triumph is the intriguing money-lessons novel Findependence Day.

Kate Wilhelm's Storyteller is part-memoir of the Clarion Workshop, and part 'how-to' writing book which perfectly complements husband Damon Knight's Writing Short Fiction

Art school teachers said she had no future as an illustrator. But Lisbeth Zwerger ignored them and became one of the world's most acclaimed children's book artists.

Interview with Loudon Wainwright, smart and clever songwriter who sings about roadkill, reluctant pirates, and his own funeral, in songs both hilarious and poignant.

Louis L'amour became one of the most prolific western writers in history. L'amour's works include the Hopalong Cassidy novels and "Education of a Wandering Man."

While on a walk, students collect beads in the colors of things they see and would like to include in their tale. They create a written or oral story back in class.

Maya Angelou is widely known as a poet. However, her oral delivery of a story is raw with energy and rich with endless passion.

Storyteller Tom Birdseye talks about the importance and challenges of publishing children's books to encourage kids literacy.

Long before European contact, Canada's indigenous peoples' rituals and dramatic storytelling were as theatrical as those of minstrels and churchmen.

This audio tour is an excellent travel resource for the Northwest, containing traditional music, local interviews and thorough information, including detailed maps.

Are the Grimm's tales a historical resource for the study of oral storytelling culture? Or were fairy tales not really the products of the folk's imagination?

A Unique voice is essential if you want to succeed as a writer. Ways to make your voice stronger.

The horrific spectacle young Crazy Horse witnessed at the Battle of Blue Water Creek branded into his heart the need to protect his people from the white enemy.

With it's tenth feature film Pixar Animation has once again turned in a wonderful animated film that will surely stand above all other animations in 2009.

Anthony Burgess's posthumously-published fiction may be written in verse, but the "novelistic" visual effects of the book cannot be appreciated when it is read aloud.

Try a few of these ideas for starting a kids' entertainment business.

Believed to be one of the One Thousand and One tales of the Arabian Nights, the story of Aladdin is an 18th-century storyteller's invention and part of a forgery.

Narrating a wisdom story requires no theatrical training, just honest self-reflection and a willingness to share a story of mistakes made and lessons learned.

Japanese storytellers have used pictures since the 9th century, evolving a popular culture of storytelling that influenced the development of anime and manga.

From Arabian Nights hero to Disney character, Aladdin went through many transformations in the 18th and through to the 20th century.

The Nutcracker ballet, Dickens' Christmas Carol, Christmas tree lightings and many other events make The City by the Golden Gate sparkle brightly as anyplace in the USA.

Angels and Demons, the sequel to the controversial Da Vinci Code is more of the same.

Like Harley Savage's artfully done quilts, Kate Grenville's novel is filled with delicious details and sharp contrasts.

Canadian Stage Company and Birdland Theatre open CanStage's 20th season with The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh, author of The Beauty Queen of Leenane and other works.

Blues is in the blood and bones of musician-songwriter Slim Fatz. It's in the rhythm of his speech and story of his life. But mostly, it's in the way he plays and sings.

Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet made famous through his fairy tales which still enchant children today.

Michael Gerber reveals the critical skills needed by today's entrepreneurs, and why many struggle and fail to reach their potential. Here's what you need to succeed.

Sean Carswell has written a vastly entertaining novel that will make you laugh and even make you think.

Introduce yourself and your children to a delightful Russian fairy tale that you may not be familiar with. This gem is told by Rafe Martin and illustrated by Susan Gaber.

Oral storytelling events convene people of all ages to entertain each other and share stories about living productively in community.

The most fun scary stories to tell are screamers - tales that startle listeners, make them scream, laugh or both. Here are some with tips on how to tell scary stories.

Podcast Picks: At times shocking, silly and sublime The Moth Podcast is storytelling from the gut with the strength of good stories told among friends.

Live Action Role Playing, also called LARPing, has been around since the 1980s. One World By Night is an established group dedicated to White Wolf's vampire LARP game.

Sex and Death to the Age 14 touches on many of the themes Spalding Gray would explore with great success, in the course of a life and career marred by depression.

From Reservoir Dogs to Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino has firmly placed his stamp on popular culture. This is a look at his influence on cinema.

Beatrix Potter was a scientist, conservationist, and farmer as well as a much-loved author of children's books. Read on to find out more...

There's a reason a wedding day is referred to as The Big Day. "The" big day. Brides, grooms and their families expect it to be a one-time celebration, full of memories.

The Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, reshaped Chinese cultural history. From the construction of the Great Wall, to the appearance of fictional novels, it is was a famous era.

Medal of Music winner Judith Weir tells stories through music by collaborating with theater, film and narrative arts.

There are loads of fun events planned for children at the 2009 Cape Town Book Fair.

North Carolina is not thought of as a wine state, but a number of operations have opened in recent years. One of the newest wineries in the state is Cypress Bend.

Dave Potts is a talented singer/songwriter. His latest CD shines through.

The world of cinema was shocked today as it was announced that Anthony Minghella, director of the Oscar-winning movie "The English Patient" died early Tuesday morning.

Read about vampire society and "real" haunted houses in these great books for kids about vampires and ghosts.

Slavoj Zizek's theories shed light on the secret entailed in the Hello Kitty Secret House 2006 in Hong Kong.

Storytelling has the power to move people to give voice to their convictions, to stand up for what they believe in and to create friendlier workplace communities.