![]() ![]() While he did spend some time writing about social issues such as the Labor Movement and the decay of inner cities, Schwartz’s passion lay in folklore and the tall tales heard around the world. He served as a reporter for the Binghamton Press from 1951 to 1955 and later in 1963, Schwartz quit his day job to become a full-time freelance writer. ![]() ![]() After serving in the navy, he obtained a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. Despite backlash from overprotective parents, Schwartz’s books on folklore have made a lasting impact on children for the past three decades and continue to grow in popularity.īorn in Brooklyn, Schwartz always possessed an academic flair and love of folklore. Schwartz knew this to be both entertaining and healthy for the curious, developing minds of children. There’s a sense of excitement and comfort in telling spooky stories that allow people to experience fear within a safe setting despite how terrifying the subject matter may be. Since there isn’t any danger, we think it is fun.” Author Alvin Schwartz introduces his children’s book Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark with this simple explanation as to why humans have always been fascinated with the macabre tales of witches, zombies, and ghosts. “Telling scary stories is something people have done for thousands of years, for most of us like being scared in that way. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is almost here and we have a super cool magazine about it. ![]()
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