It is said that long ago Story, dressed in the richest brocades and finest jewels, came across his brother Naked Truth who was weeping. "Naked Truth, why do you weep so?"
"It's a terrible thing not being wanted! That is why I weep," said Naked Truth. "At first, everyone seems happy to see me, but then, when I speak, they turn their backs or worse...ask me to leave. You see, no one wants to listen to me."
"Oh, now I understand. However, that is easily solved," said Story. "Come with me."
So, Story dressed Naked Truth in colorful folktales, multi-layered legends, sheerest parables and richest fables. Now, whenever Truth started to speak, everyone listened. You see, no one wanted to listen to naked truth, but everyone listened, when it was truth dressed in story. - Adapted from an old Jewish Folktale
Belleville Festival of Stories, 2011
Bios of Storytellers for the Festival of Stories, 2011.
Belleville Festival of Stories Sponsor Letter
Storytelling and QAR Page Includes 18 stories on character education
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Character Ed Pages
- The 12 Pillars of Character: Stories and Classroom Activities Related to the Monthly Trait
- Finger Puppets for Character Ed
- Classroom Ideas to Prepare Students for Belleville's A Festival of Stories and Manners Matter!
- Websites and References for Stories and Character Ed
