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Dr. Mike Lockett is based out of central Illinois and has been telling stories for over 30 years to kids and adults all over the country.
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Publications by Dr. Mike Lockett, The Normal Storyteller
NEW - Released July, 2009 - Tales of Delight - (American Version - "with all the bells and whistles") DVD with 12 Folktales for Young Children. Winner of 2009 Creative Child Magazine Storytelling DVD of the Year Award.
The Basics of Storytelling - Written by Dr. Michael Lockett, The Normal Storyteller, Book for Beginning Storytellers, Includes a great history of storytelling, multiple methods of learning stories, techniques for telling stories, samples of stories to tell and much more. Published by CETC (Caves Educational Technology Company) in Taipei, Taiwan, Written in Mandarin, August, 2008.
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies and Other Beguiling Bugs by Jackie Balwdin. Dr. Lockett is a contributing author in this E-Book created for the American Library Association's summer reading program, "Catch the Reading Bug." Six of Dr. Lockett's stories were included in the book. -Note: in the first month on the web, over 1500 individuals downloaded copies of the book. 2008.
"Hidden Treasures in Asia" Storytelling Magazine, feature article with photo spread about The Children's Storyhouse in Taipei, Taiwan. November/December, 2007, pages 4 and 5. Audio Recordings and Performance DVD for East-West Book Co. in Taiwan - Series of ten audio CDs and one video (DVD format) performed in Taiwan. (See photos of 5 of the books below.) Books originally published by Puffin Company in America. East -West Book Company owns the Asian Copyright for the stories and will make the books and recordings available in Taiwan and China. Dr. Lockett added poems and storylines to the Asian productions of the ten books. Copyright August, 2007.
Tales for the Young at Heart, Award Winning CD - Preferred Choice Award by "Creative Child Magazine", Original CD, Collection of folktales for all ages and songs for children performed by Dr. Mike Lockett, The Normal Storyteller, Recorded in Normal, Illinois at Creative Sites Media Studio, Original Music and Arrangements of Traditional Tunes by Mark Lockett, Production by Mark Lockett at Creative Sites Media, Normal, IL, Duplication by Mirror Image Studios, Bartonville, IL. January, 2007, ISBN 0-9771816-2-6 BUY IT NOW> Click here...http://cdbaby.com/cd/mikelockett3 "Candy from Heaven? The History of the Candy Cane", The Normalite, Weekly Newspaper Published in Normal, IL Feature story on Candy Canes for the Christmas/New Year holiday, Vol. 104, No. 10, page 6, December 28, 2006, Also published in The Chenoa Town Crier, The Gridley Village Times, The Lexingtonian, The Ridgeview Review and The Hudson Quill. "Christmas Cards Remembered - The History of the Holiday Greeting Card", The Normalite, Weekly Newspaper Published in Normal, IL, Humorous, but informative essay on the history of Christmas cards, Vol. 104, No. 9, page 10, December 21, 2006, Also published in The Chenoa Town Crier, The Gridley Village Times, The Lexingtonian, The Ridgeview Review and The Hudson Quill. "Want to Know More about Your Easter Eggs and Bunnies?", The Normalite, Weekly Newspaper Published in Normal, IL, Humorous, but informative essay on the origin of modern Easter customs, Vol. 103, No. 25, April 13, 2006, Also published in The Chenoa Town Crier, The Gridley Village Times, The Lexingtonian, The Ridgeview Review and The Hudson Quill. "How Normal Became Normal," Night Train , National Literary Magazine (published twice yearly), - True historical story about how Normal, Illinois got its name, Issue VI, Published by Night Train Publications, Inc., Revere, MA. March, 2006.
The Art of Storytelling, Contributing author for book about how to tell stories, John Walsh, Editor and Chief Author, Chapter 14 was written by Lockett, The title was, "Storytelling in Education," January 2003, Moody Bible Press, Chicago, IL Tales from Other Lands, Storytelling Videotape with Storytellers Mike Lockett, Brian Fox Ellis, Gary Moore and Kay Price, Produced by Foxtales International, January, 2002. Extended Day Learning Opportunities for At-Risk Students, Paper presented at IASA (Improving America's School Act) Conference, Chicago, IL, February, 1999 Serving the Underserved: Utilizing Fine Arts to Raise Student Achievement, Paper Presented at Annual Title I Improving America's Schools Act Conference, Chicago, IL. February, 1998. "Basic Grant Components," The Researching Teacher, Teaching As a Researching Profession , Publication of Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association, Volume IV, 1, 1993, p.3 The Effects of Systematic Listening Instruction on the Reading Comprehension and Mathematics Applications of At-Risk Elementary Students , Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, Illinois State University, December 1992. Holiday Stories, Blue Ribbon Press, Rolling Meadows, IL, 1993. Set of 8 holiday related stories, made into story-cards for classroom storytelling. Multicultural Stories, Blue Ribbon Press, Rolling Meadows, IL, 1993. Set of 8 stories from around the world, made into story-cards for classroom storytelling. "What Teachers Say About Literacy," Illinois Reading Council Communicator , May 1992, Volume 15, Number 5. Appalachian Tales, Blue Ribbon Press, Rolling Meadows, IL, 1992. Set of 8 Appalachian stories, made into story-cards for classroom storytelling. "Begin at the R.E.A.R. - Reading Educators Action Research," Guide for Conducting Action Research and Grant Writing Tips, Illinois Reading Council, Presented at IRC Conference and at the International Reading Association Conference, 1992. "Lighting the Fire of Gifted Students," The Reporter , Educational Service Region #12 Publication, Creve Coeur, IL, 1991. Stories for Classroom Participation, Blue Ribbon Press, Rolling Meadows, IL 1991. Set of 8 audience participation stories, made into story-cards for classroom storytelling. "Social Studies Goal Assessment", The Reporter, Educational Service Region #12 Publication, Creve Coeur, IL, Fall, 1991. "A Jarful on Journals: The What-Why-and How of Journal Writing," (with others), Published by the Illinois Reading Council, Zone IV Councils, 1991. Stories for Classroom Management, Blue Ribbon Press, Rolling Meadows, IL 1990. Set of 8 motivational stories for teachers, made into story-cards for classroom storytelling. "Research in the Classroom," AARSIC Abstracts , Publication of Administrators and Reading Special Interest Council of the Illinois Reading Council, 1990. "Research in Reading," The Communicator , Publication of the Illinois Reading Council, Spring, 1990. "Action Research," AARSIC Abstracts , Publication of the Administration and Reading Special Interest Council of the Illinois Reading Council, 1989. "Splendid Sponges to fill Your Day," Practical ideas to use extra classroom time constructively in language arts and reading, Joint Publication with Mid-State Reading Council, Illinois Valley Reading Council and Central Illinois reading Council, 1988. America the Beautiful, "Illinois," Teachers' Manual, served as a minor contributing author to publication written by Phyllis J. Clark, edited by Lynn S. Parisian, Children's Press: Chicago, 1988. (Written to be used with children's textbook for Illinois) "Current Activities in Social Education," written for school district gifted program, Published by Unit School District #5, Normal, IL, 1987. "Microcomputers in the Classroom," Illinois Reading Council Journal, Fall, 1986. Article on the history of microcomputers in the elementary classroom and suggestions for effective use. Explorations in Basic (with others), Published by the National Science Foundation for national dissemination, 1985. (This 135-page module was an introduction to BASIC programming through the use of graphics. "Poetry for Everyone: Low Through the Gifted," 1985. Presented at reading meetings throughout Illinois, including in ATLAS Gifted Program, published by Unit School District #5, Normal, IL. "Puppets: An Aid to Reading and Language Arts," 1985, Presented at Illinois Reading Conference, at Quincy Conference, and at reading meetings throughout Illinois. "Illinois History - Annotated Bibliography for Teachers," 1985, Available from Illinois Board pf Education, reprinted 1988. "Free and Inexpensive Materials for Teaching about Illinois," Illinois Board of Education, 1985. "Teaching Scripset Word Processing to Elementary Students," manual written for in-service instruction at Tri-Valley Elementary School, 1984. "Software Evaluations for the Apple", software evaluation manual developed for Illinois State University Math Department, 1984. "Teaching of Folk Dance to Elementary Students," Published by Unit District #5, Presented to McLean County Physical Education Instructors at Regional Institute, 1982. Tales of Faith, Original CD, Tales of strong belief told by Mike Lockett - Recorded in Normal, Illinois at Creative Sites Media Studio, Original Music and Arrangements of Traditional Tunes by Mark Lockett, Production by Mirror Image Studios, Bartonville, IL. Release Date Anticipated Winter, 2009. The Top of the Bottoms, Fictional novel with historical overtones, written as a read-aloud chapter book for readers in the intermediate grades. The book has been field tested with popular appeal in schools across Illinois. Public readings at Barnes and Noble Bookstore and in other public forums have shown that the book may have wider audience appeal than only for schools. (Will be submitted for publication by spring, 2010) Babies Just Come That Way, Multicultural fiction book for young readers. Book is currently being read and tested for audience appeal in classrooms in central Illinois. (Will be submitted for publication by spring, 2010) |
NEW - Released July, 2009 - Teddy Bear - Based on the popular children's song, "Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear Turn Around," this book tells the story about a lonely bear on the toy store shelf. All he wants is to be held and loved by a young child. The book is an easy-to-read fiction story. It is appropriate for a read-aloud for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students and an independent reader for grades one and two. An audio CD comes with the book to help younger students and English language learners follow the story on their own. Teddy Bear is in a bilingual format with English on one side and Chinese on the other. The same illustrations are used for both versions. The American release of the book is scheduled for late September 2009. ISBN 978-986-6483-40-0 Retail Price $22.00 Published by B.I.G. (Brilliant International Group)
NEW - Released July, 2009 - The Cat and the Mouse Dr. Mike Lockett used the format of a cumulative story to create the plot for this fun-filled story that is based on a little known Mother Goose poem. The story is predictible and has repetition that make it a popular read-aloud book for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students and an independent reader for grades one and two. Illustrations by Taiwanese artist, Lulu Yang, bring the story to life. Younger students enjoy taking a picture walk through the story well before they can read the words. An audio CD comes with the book to help younger students and English language learners follow the story on their own. The Cat and the Mouse is in a bilingual format with English on one side and Chinese on the other. The same illustrations are used for both versions. The American release of the book is scheduled for late October 2009. Please look on this website for information where to acquire the book when it is released. ISBN 978-986-6483-39-4 Retail Price $22.00 Published by B.I.G. (Brilliant International Group)
NEW - Released July, 2009 - Mary Had a Little Lamb Did you ever wonder why Mary had a little lamb instead of a dog or a cat or another pet? Educator and International storyteller, Dr. Mike Lockett, tells the answer to this question in story form to listeners of all ages in his programs at schools, libraries, churches and festivals and more. With the help of Brilliant International Group in Taiwan, individuals can now read the story for themselves. B.I.G. released Mary Had a Little Lamb, written by Dr. Lockett and illustrated by Lulu Yang, in July 2009. The Asian version of the book is bilingual, in English and Chinese. B.I.G. and Bookmans Company in Taiwan have been kind enough to help Dr. Lockett release an English only version of the book through Heritage Schoolhouse Press in Normal, Illinois. The American release of the book is scheduled for mid November 2009 in time for Christmas sales. Be looking on Dr. Lockett's website for more details about the release, including where to buy this book.
NEW - Released July, 2009 - Hickory Dickory Dock Have you ever dreamed of becoming tiny like a mouse? What would you do if this happened? Educator and International Storyteller, Dr. Mike Lockett, created an imaginative tale based on the popular Mother Goose poem Hickory Dickory Dock. The story is told in verse with rhyme and rhythmn that make it delightful for young ears. Hickory Dickory Dock is perfect for use in Pre-K through second grade classrooms. The illustrations by Lulu Yang bring readers back to the book to look at it and read it again and again. The readers find something new in the illustrations each time they look at the story. The Asian version of the book is bilingual, in English and Chinese. B.I.G. and Bookmans Company in Taiwan have been kind enough to help Dr. Lockett release an English only version of the book through Heritage Schoolhouse Press in Normal, Illinois. The American release of the book is scheduled for mid November 2009 in time for Christmas sales. Be looking on Dr. Lockett's website for more details about the release, including where to buy this book. 
