Finally, a book for the more than a million young people who participate in storytelling events each year Written specifically for young people involved in storytelling - and those who'd like to begin to tell stories - this helpful book covers everything the young teller needs to know: Why tell stories? How did storytelling develop? Where can you tell stories? What should you do to make storytelling satisfying and entertaining? Brimming with a wide variety of amusing, offbeat, and easy-to-tell stories, THE STORYTELLING HANDBOOK offers answers to common questions, and paves the way to a lifetime of storytelling fun.