The Power of Words: A Transformative Language Arts Reader
Author | : Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg |
Publisher | : Tla Network |
Total Pages | : 492 |
Release | : 2007-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0976177374 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780976177371 |
Rating | : 4/5 (371 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Power of Words: A Transformative Language Arts Reader written by Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg and published by Tla Network. This book was released on 2007-05-01 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground breaking book on the written, spoken and sung word for individual and social transformation emcompasses writing, storytelling, songs, drama, performance as a personal and collective tool for liberation. Whether through community storytelling for elders, individual journaling for self-discovery, or interdisciplinary theater for underserved youth, transformative language artists create greater opportunities for people to be heard, witnessed, and to become agents of change in their lives and communities.