Interview with Pleasant DeSpain
Pleasant DeSpain has never been afraid of adventure. He spends over half his year living in Thailand and much of the rest traveling the...
Interview with Heather Forest
Talking with Heather Forest, you immediately understand how much she loves her work: artfully combining folktales, the art of...
Ancient and Epic Tales From Around the World
“I pushed into areas that I had not really been before. I went on a global romp. I must say that this was a grand adventure. It's a...
Interview with Donald Davis
We sat down with Donald Davis—award-winning, crowd-thrilling storyteller—via phone and talked about what he most loves about...
The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: And Appalachian Folktale
“Little pig, little pig, let me come in." "No, no, not by the hair on my chinny chin chin." "Then I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow...
John Henry as an Educational Tool
Steve Sanfield’s A Natural Man: The True Story of John Henry not only makes for a fun afternoon read—it’s also quite effective as a...
Improving Reading Comprehension with Folktales
Supplemental reading provides a unique opportunity for kids to explore different genres and different topics that go beyond required...