links
Here are some useful, interesting or offbeat links that we have come across. Story lovers - and those who are harder to persuade - might enjoy a browse. Please note, the Story Museum accepts no responsibility for the content of the websites in this section.
quirky stuff
Going West by Maurice Gee: paper cut-outs bring this graphic story book to life. See it on this youtube clip.
The Brick Testament: tell stories through Lego.
Little Red Riding Hood, digital style: you're never too old for a new take on a classic fairy tale.
We tell Stories: make up your own digital fairy tale.
getting into stories
Quick Reads: books for teenagers and adults who have lost the reading habit, struggle with reading or simply want a fast fun read.
Storynory: free audio stories for children, a mix of classic and original stories
Playtimes: A century of children's games and rhymes: explores and celebrates over 100 years of playground culture and street games Many examples draw on stories that children have heard.
Bookhugger: an online literary magazine featuring the best content from a range of the UK's leading publishers.
Book Crossing: Find books, share books, and meet fellow book lovers.
blogs
An Awfully Big Blog Adventure: about writing for children by the Scattered Authors' Society.
A children's literature tour of the UK: part of book-related blog Playing by the Book.
...and while you're browsing
Have you also visited our Directory of Organisations and Resources? Created wtih support from Arts Council England, the Directory is a treasure trove of organisations and projects that engage children with reading and stories.
And don't forget to fly your imagination round the world with our own 1001 stories to watch, hear, read and tell.
