Think Rather of Zebra; Dealing with Aspects of Poverty Through Story

Book Description
Think Rather of Zebra is a collection of short stories adapted from more than 40 classic and modern folktales, reset in an urban neighborhood. Stailey's two main characters, Pete and Carlos, tell stories and adventures from their poor neighborhood through which the reader learns about the "hidden rules" of economic class. Each chapter relates to a section in A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne, along with her questions to be used for discussion. The books is useful for understanding people from different economic classes, and builds mutual respect for the skills that arise naturally from each economic environment.


About the Author
Jay C. Stailey teaches a course on storytelling in education at the Univeristy of Houston/Clear Lake. His stories and interviews appear in Storytelling Magazine and Tales as Tools, and he has published a book of stories, Short Tales, Tall Tales, and Tales of Medium Stature. He is a principal. His storytelling skils, his keen understanding of children of all income levels, and his reflections on public schools and how they all work all meld together to make Think Rather of Zebra a must-read for today's educators and parents.


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