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PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 8(I) May 2023/84-89 /14
AUTHOR : Manjeet
TITLE: STORYTELLING IN RURAL LIBRARIES: ANALYZING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FOLKTALES AND LOCAL NARRATIVES IN PROMOTING LITERACY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS
ABSTRACT: A kid can be given verbal explanations of concepts through storytelling. It is a practice to transmit histories and tales orally among the populace. The family is the smallest yet most important component of a community. Because they can quickly recall stories and reanimate their content, youngsters are efficiently educated in moral principles and character development through storytelling. Children will develop trust and confidence via storytelling, as well as a love of language, and an attitude of gratitude, and respect. These benefits support the use of stories in character education. They advise using picture books with stories to teach preschoolers morality, values, and ethics. The world’s knowledge is contained in stories, which also impart cultural values. Story strengthens bonds between people, acknowledges cultural diversity, and protects cultural identity. A story is a tool of epiphany in hidden truth situations. Storytelling improves literacy and fosters metaphorical thinking.
KEYWORDS: Folk Media, Traditional Media, Storytelling, Urban Storytellers, Teleconferencing, social media