August 2015 – Letter from Truman
Hi, Kids!
I just love a good story! I love reading them, listening to them and telling them, too! A folktale is a special kind of story. You’ve probably heard folktales before, I know I have. I just didn’t realize that’s what they are called. Read the “Connections” section to find out more about folktales and why they are important.
Did you know that there are people who get to tell stories for a living? I didn’t. That is why I was so excited to interview Sherry Norfolk for the “What’s It Like to Be …” section. She is a professional storyteller. There is a lot more to that job than I realized.
Reading stories is a lot of fun, but so is telling them. Do you have a favorite story that you like to tell?