Altri nomi: Byam, Grace (birth)
Data di nascita: 1929
Data di morte: 2021-08-10
Sesso: female
Luogo di nascita: Trinidad
Attività lavorative: Librarian
Relazioni: Hallworth, Trevor (husband)
Organizzazioni: Society of Storytelling
Youth Libraries Group
London Narrative Group
Breve biografia: [excerpted from The Guardian online obituary]
Grace told stories to family and friends, a habit she continued in her first job setting up libraries in Tobago. A scholarship to carry on with her studies in Canada followed and she then moved to Britain. As children's librarian for Hertfordshire from 1957 to 1985, she inspired others through her Youth Libraries Group work, eventually appearing on television and radio both as a storyteller and contributor to media discussions of multiculturalism and books. Grace published several books of folk tales. She began to promote storytelling outside libraries, participating in the London Narrative Group. After leaving Hertfordshire libraries, Grace continued as a professional storyteller. She mentored many of today's leading proponents of the art and helped to establish The Society of Storytelling.

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Sing Me a Story: Song-and-Dance Tales from the… di Grace Hallworth

A collection of stories from the Caribbean, each with a song to go along with them. A nice introduction to Caribbean folklore for kids.

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electrascaife | Oct 11, 2020 |

Down by the River: Afro-Caribbean Rhymes, Games,… di Grace Hallworth

This book is a book of small rhymes that children in Trinidad use.

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abeckley | 3 altre recensioni | Oct 4, 2020 |

Down by the River: Afro-Caribbean Rhymes, Games,… di Grace Hallworth

Although these poems are Afro-Caribbean rhymes and songs, i'm surprised at how many i knew. I guess many of the rhymes we used to chant in elementary school traveled from Africa and continued on. Reading some other "poems", i realized that many chants i used to sing on the play yard and games i used to play derived from some of these. Its amazing how the black culture works.

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CharleneMartin | 3 altre recensioni | Apr 25, 2017 |

Down by the River: Afro-Caribbean Rhymes, Games,… di Grace Hallworth

This book was a very unique read, since none of the books I have read thus far have included rhyming games and songs. The author used the book as a format to expose Afro-Caribbean chants for children which were each beautifully depicted in illustrations with children acting them out. First, the author states in the introduction that she met people of many different races growing up, but that they all kept the same Trinidadian culture. Although this compilation includes silly chants and games, this book represents the shared traditions and culture of these people. The pictures depict children at school, sometimes of all different races, looking happy and joyous to be playing together. These pictures show how no matter your skin color, it is possible to come together as one cohesive group. Also, for readers, the pictures and words combined depict the Trinidadian culture. On one page, the chant is called “Going Shopping” and illustrates a Trinidadian market. This would be great for students learning about different places in the world because the chants would be something relatable to students and draw them in while subtly showing them a completely different culture. Conversely, for any students who have misconceptions about not relating to Trinidadian culture, they can identify with certain parts of the text and see how children universally have many of the same experiences while growing up. The main idea of this book is to reflect on the Trinidadian culture from the perspective of a young child.… (altro)

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Sulick1 | 3 altre recensioni | Apr 10, 2014 |

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