Biography
R. Craig Roney
"The writing is clear and the author supplies numerous well-selected examples that are easy to follow. The text is appropriate for college classrooms and for workshops, yet the principles are suitable for teaching children and young adults. Roney's techniques and tips for success will lead beginners in reading aloud or in telling toward greater skill."
—School Library Journal"The author, a well-known storyteller from Wayne State University, uses his own practices and experiences to support the narrative. This volume would be of value to preservice teachers, practicing teachers, librarians, clergy, and others who perform in front of audiences. Designed for undergraduate classrooms and workshop settings, the book will be appropriate for an undergraduate teacher education audience."
—CHOICE"I am really impressed with this book. Because reading aloud and storytelling are staples for literacy, it is especially helpful to have this combination of the practical and theoretical. This book will be very useful for both professionals and amateurs. It is well organized, very readable, comprehensive, and accessible."
—Judith Volc
Children's Literature Specialist, Boulder Public Library"A significant contribution....Leads people into independent, extended stand-alone storytelling in an easily incremental manner....The writing is admirably clear and engaging....The activities are eminently practical....I've known Dr. Roney's work for years, and have respected him, waiting for him to get around to doing a book!"
—John W. Stewig
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
