The Story Museum reveals new free story resource for National Year of Reading
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Story Museum has launched 1001 Stories, a brand new, online, free-to-access story resource for everyone.
Launching during the National Year of Reading, 1001 Stories serves as the digital treasure chest of The Story Museum, an ever-growing online collection celebrating the power of stories in all their forms. This exciting new digital resource for parents, carers, and educators invites everyone to dive into the joy of stories, discover new writers and stories, and share the tales that shape who we are.
1001 Stories is an exciting new story-finding resource for educators, parents, and carers, showcasing The Story Museum’s collection of great stories to grow up with, as well as exclusive content. Alongside contemporary stories, you’ll also discover timeless classics like Alice in Wonderland, the Chronicles of Narnia, and other much-loved tales that have sparked imaginations for generations. Visitors can meet authors like Katherine Rundell, Joseph Coelho, Wendy Shearer, Caz Lester, and more, who are all there to help you find story inspiration, whether it’s how to share poetry with children or how to bring stories to life.
The site provides a synopsis of each story, links to supporting resources which might include a recording of an oral story, a lesson plan, or an activity to try at home, or ways to explore a story and/or author further. The site also features creative responses from children and young people, such as zines, podcasts, and book reviews. Where relevant, stories link to objects and displays featured in the physical Museum.
“1001 Stories showcases our collection of great stories to grow up with. We are excited to launch this rich new story resource that’s open to all and forms part of our contribution to this year’s National Year of Reading. With 1001 Stories, we want to ensure that every child in Oxfordshire and beyond can access the best of what The Story Museum has to offer.”- Conrad Bodman, CEO at The Story Museum.
“We’re proud to support The Story Museum in creating 1001 Stories thanks to National Lottery players. Stories are an important part of our shared heritage and this project will open up these treasured stories, making them accessible to all and preserving them for future generations.”- Stuart McLeod, Director of England – London & South at The National Lottery Heritage Fund
