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Oral tradition continues to be an important part of most cultures.
In America's classrooms and on the Internet, the art of storytelling is alive and well. The Web contains many resources for parents, teachers, librarians and aspiring storytellers. The Storytelling FAQ will tell you everything you want to know about storytelling, including the history of the art, how to become a storyteller and where to find a story for your classroom or event. Storytellers have been holding the short attention spans of children for centuries. Teachers have found that storytelling improved students' creativity and listening skills.