Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

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09/07/23 • 41 min

Take a trip down memory lane with us (a haunted and creepy lane in our case) as we discuss stores in the iconic book: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Written by the famous folklorist and author, Alvin Schwartz, and with the bone chilling illustrations by Stephen Gammell. This book has intrigued and spooked many children over the years, even landing itself on the banned books list in some states or counties.
Prepare to get some spooky nostalgia with a dollop of laughter.

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References:
Presnell, Riley. “According to Stephen King, This Is Why We Crave Horror Movies.” Collider, 24 May 2023, collider.com/stephen-king-why-we-crave-horror-movies-essay/.
Sima, Richard. “Why We like Scary Things: The Science of Recreational Fear.” The Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2022, www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/10/27/why-we-like-scary-things/?fbclid=IwAR0ZLi8imM2FKabwZmWk-tK87szrbMCU1p-TsdXXNZteEuRQ-02MXiE87tw#.
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References:
“Guide to the Betty and Barney Hill Papers, 1961-2006.” UNH Library, 15 Sept. 2023, library.unh.edu/find/archives/collections/betty-barney-hill-papers-1961-2006.
Skomorowsky, Anne. “Alien Abduction or ‘Accidental Awareness’?” Scientific American, Scientific American, 11 Nov. 2014, www.scientificamerican.com/article/alien-abduction-or-accidental-awareness/.
Staff, AMC. “Alien Abduction in the White Mountains.” Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), 23 Dec. 2022, www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/the-story-of-betty-and-barney-hill/.