Telling scary stories is a practice as old as time, from families swapping spooky tales around a campfire to children whispering ghost stories under the protection of a sheet with a flashlight held to their chins.
Scary books are having their moment, and in this Halloween-inspired episode of Connect Canyons, we’re exploring why. Local author, Lehua Parker joins Canyons Library Specialist Gretchen Zaitzeff and teacher librarians Bridget Rees and Jennifer Van Haaften for a conversation about how scary stories give us a controlled way to process real-world fears. They can even function as cautionary tales, reinforcing moral and social codes. Enjoying a spine-tingling thriller with friends and family can even be a bonding experience.



