The 2010 Storytelling World Resource Awards


Below are the 2010 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 2010 April/May issue of Storytelling Magazine/Storytelling World. To purchase a copy of this magazine, go to the National Storytelling Network website.

Category 1: Stories for Young Listeners

(See also Categories 2, 5, 6.)

Winners:


The Story Blanket
A story of a grandmother’s cleverness
by Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz
Peachtree Publishers, www.peachtree-online.com

Bear’s First Christmas
An inspiring poetic story about helping others
by Robert Kinerk
Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net

Surf War!
A folktale from the Marshall Islands
by Margaret Read MacDonald
August House, www.augusthouse.com

Honors:


Anansi and the Sky Kingdom
A story about the benefits of working together
by Bobby and Sherry Norfolk
August House, www.augusthouse.com

The Wheat Doll
A family story of loss and resolution
by Alison L. Randall
Peachtree Publishers, www.peachtree-online.com

Boy Soup
A story-poem about outsmarting giants
by Loris Lesynski
Annick Press, www.annickpress.com

The Well of Truth
A folktale from Egypt
by Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss
August House, www.augusthouse.com

The King of Little Things
A story demonstrating why BIG isn’t always BEST
On CD with same title by Bil Lepp
www.leppstorytelling.com

I Need My Monster
A bedtime story for monster lovers
by Amanda Noll
Flashlight Press, www.FlashlightPress.com

Seabiscuit the Wonder Horse
A story about spirit and determination
by Meghan McCarthy
Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net

The Scarecrow’s Dance
A story-poem about self-esteem
by Jane Yolen
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net

A Creature Was Stirring
The traditional poem with parallel story insertions
by Carter Goodrich
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net
Turk and Runt
A Thanksgiving story involving sibling loyalty
by Lisa Wheeler
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net
 
A Car That Goes Far
A Jewish story-poem about doing mitzvos (good deeds)
by Yael Mermelstein
Hachai Publishing, www.hachai.com
 

Farmer Cap
A lighthearted story about a farmer who wanted to be different
by Jill Kalz
Picture Window Books, www.picturewindowbooks.com


Category 2

Stories for Pre-Adolescent Listeners

(See also Categories 1, 3, 5, 6.)

Winners:


The Listeners
What slavery was like for children
by Gloria Whelan
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com

Angela and the Baby Jesus
A heartwarming Christmas story
by Frank McCourt
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net
Minnow and Rose
An Oregon Trail Story
by Judy Young
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com

The Sissy Duckling
An empowering story for young boys with diverse life-style choices
by Harvey Fierstein
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net

Honors:


First Come the Zebra
A peace-inspiring story
by Lynne Barasch
Lee and Low Books, www.leeandlow.com

Itsy Bitsy & Teeny Weeny
The rescue of an orphaned lamb and fawn
by Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen
Sleeping Bear Press www.sleepingbearpress.com

Sam Patch, Daredevil Jumper
The true story of a daring jumper
by Julie Cummins
Holiday House, www.holidayhouse.com

Come with Me and Be Free
A story of a young Pakistani child’s mission
On CD People Who Made a Difference by Kate Dudding
www.katedudding.com


Category 3

Stories for Adolescent Listeners

(See also Categories 2, 4, 5, 6.)

Winners:


Damon, Pythias, and the Test of Friendship
A powerful story of trust and loyalty
by Teresa Bateman
Albert Whitman, www.albertwhitman.com

Honors:


Toby Belfer Learns about Heroes and Martyrs
A collection of 26 true short stories about the rescue and protection of Jews
by Gloria Teles Pushker and Mel Tarman
Pelican Publishing, www.pelicanpub.com

Alfred Nobel
The story of the man behind the Peace Prize
by Kathy-jo Wargin
Sleeping Bear Press, www.sleepingbearpress.com

Howard Thurman’s Great Hope
An African American boy’s struggle
by Kai Jackson Issa
Lee and Low Books, www.leeandlow.com
To Dance
A dancer’s memoir (written in cartoon-bubble style)
by Siena Cherson Siegel
Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net
Bird
A story depicting the tragedies of using drugs
by Zetta Elliott
Lee and Low Books, www.leeandlow.com

Heroes of Baseball
Information for crafting stories about famous baseball players
by Robert Lipsyte
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net


Category 4

Stories for Adult Listeners

(See also Categories 3, 5, 6.)

Winners:


Lost Love: Tales of Tragic Romance
Four stories of passion and heartbreak
CD by Alan Irvine
www.alanirvine.com
Aunty Lily
A twist on the “beauty is only skin deep” theme
On CD Relatives and Their Body Parts, by Jennifer Munro
www.jennifermunro.net

Honors:


Mahalia Mouse Goes to College
Lithgow’s actual (poetic) Harvard commencement keynote address
(in picture-book format, with CD)
by John Lithgow
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net

Black Women of the Old West
Story information about several brave and daring women
by William Loren Katz
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net


Category 5

Storytelling Collections

(See also any story collections listed in Categories 1-4 with specific stories identified.)

Winners:


The King with Horse’s Ears
A collection of Irish Folktales
Retold by Batt Burns
Sterling Publishing, www.sterlingpublishing.com
The August House Book of Scary Stories
Spooky Stories for telling Out Loud
Edited by Liz Parkhurst
August House, augusthouse.com
 
The Dog Says How
Autobiographical stories that are both painful and whimsical
Kevin Kling
Borealis Books, www.borealisbooks.org
 

Holiday Stories All Year Round
Several stories and information (about performing and audience participation) for all twelve months
Edited by Violet Teresa deBarba Miller
Libraries Unlimited, www.lu.com; www.abc-clio.com

Honors:


The Origin of the Milky Way
Living stories of the Cherokee people
Edited by Barbara R. Duncan
University of North Carolina Press, www.uncpress.unc.edu
The Singing Top
Tales from Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei
Retold and edited by Margaret Read MacDonald
Libraries Unlimited, www.lu.com; www.abc-clio.com

Stories from the American Mosaic [A four-book series with the following titles: Asian American Folktales, African American Folktales, Latino American Folktales, Native American Folktales]
Cultural story collections
Edited by Thomas A. Green
Greenwood Press, www.abc-clio.com

Mongolian Folktales
Stories and brief information from Mongolia
Retold by Dashdondog Jamba and Borolzoi Dashdondog; edited by Anne Pellowski
Libraries Unlimited, www.lu.com; www.abc-clio.com


Category 6

Storytelling Recordings

CDs or DVDs for listening and/or viewing pleasure for any age
(See also the recordings listed in Categories 1-4 with specific stories identified.)

Winners:


Tell Me a Story 3: Women of Wonder
Six stories of challenges and triumphs
CD by Amy Friedman
Friedman and Danziger Productions
www.mythsandtales.com

Ghostly Gals & Spirited Women
Tales of women who transgress, transform, or transfix--and transcend
CD by Mary Grace Ketner
www.talesandlegends.net

Honors:


Stories to Light the Dark
Original and traditional stories and songs
CD by Jenni Cargill-Strong, www.storytree.com.au
Alligators, Bees, & Surprise, Oh, My!
A collection of revived folktales
CD by Mary Hamilton
www.maryhamilton.info

Crowd Control
A fun ride with Andy’s latest story collection
CD by Andy Offutt Irwin
www.andyirwin.com

Stories of the Fairy Folk
A documentary DVD about three storytellers from Scotland and Ireland
www.storiesofthefairyfolk.com


Category 7

Special Storytelling Resources

Winners:


Stories from Songs
A handbook for using ballads as literary fictions for young adults
by Gail de Vos
Libraries Unlimited, www.lu.com; www.abc-clio.com
The Story Biz Handbook
A guide for managing your storytelling career from the desk to the stage
by Dianne de Las Casas
Libraries Unlimited, www.lu.com; www.abc-clio.com
Literacy Development in the Storytelling Classroom
Information for K-6 educators
Edited by Sherry Norfolk, Jane Stenson, and Diane Williams
Libraries Unlimited, www.lu.com; www.abc-clio.com

Extra! Extra!
An array of fairy-tale tidbits in newspaper style (with potential for tandem telling)
by Alma Flor Ada
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net

Honors:


Polish Folktales and Folklore
Information and stories from Poland
Retold by Michal Malinowski and Anne Pellowski
Libraries Unlimited, www.lu.com; www.abc-clio.com
Content Area Reading, Writing, and Storytelling
A manual for using storytelling in K-6 classrooms
by Brian “Fox” Ellis
Teacher Ideas Press, www.abc-clio.com
Ghost Mysteries
Information (for story writers) about some of the world’s most mysterious hauntings
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
Alladin Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net
Princess Peacock
Information and stories from the other peoples of China
by Haiwang Yuan
Libraries Unlimited, www.lu.com; www.abc-clio.com

The Moon Princess
A box of 12 bilingual (English/Japanese) story cards for young audiences
by Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino
Leaf Moon Arts, www.storycardtheater.com

Once Upon a Time, The End (Asleep in 60 Seconds)
Classic stories creatively reduced to a few sentences
by Geoffrey Kloske
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
www.simonandschuster.net