Do we have to study the states again? Must I choose a state and do one more plagiarized / copy job for you, teacher? Do we ever get beyond the basic facts of statehood – beyond the state flowers and birds? Keding gives states east of the Mississippi (in the first volume) and west of the Missippi (in the second volume) a gift by researching and retelling stories connected to the unique culture of each state – whether that story is an imported story by immigrants, by native populations, or a true story representing that state. The stories are readable, tellable, and a breath of fresh air for state studies and for just plain storytelling. Since digital storytelling is all the rage right now, include material from this excellent collection into those initiatives with kids and teens. Highly recommended.

Do we have to study the states again? Must I choose a state and do one more plagiarized / copy job for you, teacher? Do we ever get beyond the basic facts of statehood – beyond the state flowers and birds? Keding gives states east of the Mississippi a gift by researching and retelling stories connected to the unique culture of each state – whether that story is an imported story by immigrants, by native populations, or a true story representing that state. The stories are readable, tellable, and a breath of fresh air for state studies and for just plain storytelling. Since digital storytelling is all the rage right now, include material from this excellent collection into those initiatives with kids and teens. Highly recommended.