NATIONAL TELL A STORY DAY – April 27
Thu Apr 27th

National Tell A Story Day

Every year in the United States, National Tell a Story Day, encourages people of all ages to share their stories. The stories can take many forms, as well. You can choose from a book or make one from scratch. Stories reconstructed from childhood memories leave an indelible mark on both the storyteller and the listener..... Regardless of what story you tell, the day is a good day for visiting friends and family to share those tales.

The ancient art of storytelling passed on wisdom from one generation to the next. It's a wonderful way to pass on family roots, roots, and long-told stories. It can also be amusing as well as educational. Some of the best stories come from real-life experiences, as any good storyteller will tell you.

Every generation is encouraged to tell stories at this commemoration. That includes everything from the youngest storytellers to the most experienced. To swap stories, gather grandparents and children. Pick a topic and let the stories spin. To tell, you can tell favorite books or well-remembered fables. Spending time with family, colleagues, and loved ones is a time for all to learn from each other, remember, and grow closer together...

Oral storytelling provides rich opportunities to reminisce in addition to creating a bonding environment.. Oral storytelling also promotes creativity by linking the past to the present. It encourages the use of imagination that lasts a lifetime.

How to celebrate #nationaltellastoryday..

Libraries from around the country participate in the day. Children's books are also available at Children's Storytime. Do you have a story to share? Is there one to tell? It doesn't matter whether the story is a short story or a long story, fiction or nonfiction, a tall tale or folklore, it doesn't matter if it's a short story or a long story. Seek the storytellers in your life and encourage them to entertain you with tales. Record them in some way as you listen as you listen. They're all on vacation this week.

  • Tell a tale. These tips will help your stories come alive if you're honing your storytelling skills
  • Engage your audience Invite them to participate, too!
  • Be sure to give your characters their own voice Is Kermit the Frog or Daniel the Tiger the same as without their own voice?
  • Get some exercise! Body movements give your stories more impact. You will captivate your audience's interest. Your story will also come true if you bring it to life
  • Questions from your audience are asked How can the main protagonist be able to get out of danger? What will happen next? What will happen next? Who does it look like? Who do you think did it? What will you do? What would you do?
  • To surprise your followers, use misdirection to surprise your viewers. Surprises in your stories can be found in sound effects, small magic tricks, and props
  • Your words are punctuated by facial expressions. Using this simple technique to bring a character's emotions home, a character's emotions will be pushed
  • Read a story aloud
  • Invite others to join you in the storytelling journey
  • We encourage you to share your stories and even post them on social media using the hashtag #NationalTellAStoryDay

Storytelling FAQ

Q. Do I just make up the tale as I tell it? Q. Does it make sense?

A. That's one way to tell a tale, and the best storytellers are really good at it. However, there are other storytelling techniques out there.

  • Memorize a short story and tell it in your own words
  • Relate a tale from your life.. You know the information better than anyone, so who better to tell it than you!
  • Aloud, read a story aloud. When read aloud, some of our favorite books come to life

Q. Is anyone interested in the day?

A. Yes! Yes! Everybody has a tale to tell. The tales we tell are a part of us and are worth sharing whether you write it down or speak it out loud. So, go tell a tale!