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Why storytelling skills matter for African-American kids

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imageAfrican-American kids have strong storytelling skills.Rod Library, CC BY

Children begin telling stories as young as age two or three. And they continue to develop storytelling skills in their interaction with parents and others who provide guidance and feedback.

The ability to tell a coherent and well-developed narrative may...

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