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What children's book made a difference in your life?
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Are kids reading for the love of it?
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- Hometown:
- Harvey, Louisiana (15 min. from downtown New Orleans)
- About Me:
- Touring internationally, author and award-winning Storyteller Dianne de Las Casas sizzles on stage with “traditional folklore gone fun!” Audiences don’t just listen – they sing, clap, dance, chant, and roar with laughter. De Las Casas lived in the Philippines, Hawaii, Spain and traveled across Europe and the United States. Her varied cultural experiences nourished her imagination, and she continues to draw on that knowledge, adding depth and richness to her tales.
Her debut CD, Jambalaya ~ Stories with Louisiana Flavor, won a 2004 iParenting Media Award, a 2004 Children’s Music Web Award, and a 2005 Storytelling World Honor. Her second CD, World Fiesta, won a 2005 Children’s Music Web Award, received a rave review in ALA Booklist and was selected by School Library Journal as “Audio of the Week.” Her latest CD, Jump, Jiggle & Jam ~ A Rhythmic Romp Through Story Land, won a 2006 NAPPA Honors, 2006 Children’s Music Web Award, and rave reviews in School Library Journal and Publisher’s Weekly.
De Las Casas is the author of The Story Biz Handbook (The Story Connection), Story Fest: Crafting Story Theater Scripts (Teacher Ideas Press), Kamishibai Story Theater: The Art of Picture Telling (Teacher Ideas Press), and Handmade Tales: Stories to Make and Take (Libraries Unlimited).
Dianne de Las Casas continues to make the story connection with thousands of children every year, reaching and teaching through the art of storytelling.
- Website:
- http://www.storyconnection.net
- Favorite Children's Books:
- Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss
The Dot by Peter Reynolds
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendack
Wild About Books by Judy Sierra
Fancy Nancy by Jane O'Connor
Dorrie the Witch books by Patricia Coombs
Harry Potter books by (need I say?!!) J.K. Rowling
- Why should kids read?
- As a child, I grew up in a military family. In addition to living overseas and not having access to American television (which was a good thing I suppose), I was also abused by my father. Books were my salvation and not only helped me through a tough time but also allowed me to dream. Books are powerful and not only have the ability to open new worlds for children, they also have the ability to make a child feel understood and not alone. Books make a difference!
Dianne de Las Casas Announces Her Newest Book
Author and Award-Winning Storyteller Dianne de Las Casas announces her newest book, Handmade Tales. With over 25 "make and take" stories, Handmade Tales is full of hands-on-fun. Educators, librarians, parents and children will love how paper, string, bandanas, napkins, handkerchiefs, towels and even shoelaces are transformed from the ordinary into the extraordinary. ISBN: 1-59158-536-8
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