Potential Storybook Topics

1.  Possible Topic: Native Americans.
I think the first thing that interested me in this topic was probably a Native American history class I took when I was a freshmen. I love how they tell stories and the morals that they weave into them. I am really interested in reading some from the Pacific Northwest. I really like that area of the country and would love to hear about the Native Americans that lived there. I also would like to learn more about Native American stories from Michigan and the central part of the north. Michigan is where I am from and I think it is always fun learning more about where one is from.
Research so far.
One thing I love about Native Americans is their style of art so some of the images have really caught my attention thus far. I am also finding the book from the Iroquois about the origin of medicine interesting because I am a science major wanting to be in a medical field. I found the title Canadian Wonder Tales to be intriguing especially because I have spent some time in Canada growing up.

2.  Possible Topic: Urban Legends.
For whatever reason urban legends have been enticing to me. I think it is a unique way to get to know a community on a level that not many people typical try to understand. From the ones I have heard they seem to be really creative while being believable enough to make me say, "what if". I didn't realize there are so many different urban legends. There are definitely enough topics within urban legends to keep me occupied for a long time.
Research so far.
I think the website Snopes.com is incredible. Their archives of urban legends is massive and I was immediately interested in their college section. There is one about exam scams that has a ton of stories that look like they might be funny and interesting to read. I am a sucker for conspiracy theories so the section on September 11th also really caught my eye. I have heard some weird stuff about September 11th so it would be interesting to hear more about it.

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3. Possible Topic: Pirates.

I think this would be a really fun topic to read about but it is hard to decide between doing a storybook on one pirate or to do it on four different pirates. Growing up my favorite movie was Hook with Robin Williams. I thought it would be so cool to be a lost boy because they lived in a tree and it looked like they just had fun every day. If I could pick one pirate it would probably be Captain Hook. It might also be interesting to do one on Blackbeard or some lady pirates. 

Research so far.

After looking at some of the previous projects I think it might be more fun to do a storybook on multiple pirates. I am really interested in doing one on a girl pirate. I didn't even really think that there were girl pirates back in the day. The girl pirates all have such awesome names too. However, researching and finding stories about pirates does not seem to be exactly easy so it might not be the best topic.

4. Possible Topic: Historical Legends.

I really enjoy studying history and in high school it was probably my favorite class to take. Actually, my favorite class in college so far has been a history class called Origins of Christianity taught by Kyle Harper. If anyone gets a chance to take it I would because he is such a great teacher. My roommate for most of college was a history major and so having conversations with him about different things definitely showed me the importance for studying it. I think it is really cool when you look back at history and see situations or events that I can relate to in some way today. 

Research so far.

I have liked learning about philosophy and I have a friend who is majoring in it so I think the story about the lives of philosophers looks really interesting. I have also enjoyed learning Roman history so the story about Roman history is intriguing. I have heard multiple people referencing Joan of Ark in different things and I have never read a story about her and I don't really know who she is so I would be interested in reading the story about her. 

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