MERLOT Materials

Richard Chase and May Justus may seem like very different figures in the history of children’s literature. The Jack Tales... see more

This assignment requires writing an essay in an introductory composition course using a fable as a springboard for a... see more

Companion web site for Crosscurrents, a thematic anthology that combines important critical essays with carefully... see more

Article about Barry Moser's trilogy of fairy tale picture books set in Appalachia: The Tinderbox, Polly Vaughn, and... see more

Article surveying Appalachian folktales in books, films and dramatic adaptations for children and families. It analyzes... see more

Collections of folk and fairy tales, and some background resources, focusing on strong women characters. Notes are... see more

General pointers on interdisciplinary undergraduate team teaching

Basic guildeines for introductory literature students with questions for readers to consider on first impressions, types... see more

Resources for all levels of teaching related to Appalachian folklore and literature: articles, bibliographies, study... see more

Web site of the Ferrum College Jack Tale Players, performing story theatre dramatizations of Appalachian folktales by R.... see more

Bibliographies of dragons in literature for children and young adults, with some critical analysis, links, and book... see more