A Light in the Dark: Why Kids and Teens Need Dark Stories to Help Them Through Dark Times

People have always loved scary stories. Today's young readers also need them, not only because it's fun to be scared, but because dark stories make them feel stronger and show them the light. Learn more about the importance of dark stories and get tips for sharing them with young readers.

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Ginny Myers Sain
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Ginny Myers Sain is the author of DARK AND SHALLOW LIES (2021), SECRETS SO DEEP (2022), and ONE LAST BREATH (2024), all from Razorbill Books/Penguin Teen. Her debut novel, DARK AND SHALLOW LIES, is a New York Times bestseller, an Indie Bookstore Bestseller, a Barnes & Noble YA Pick of the Month, an Amazon Editor's Pick, and the 2022 CRYSTAL KITE award winner from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. It is also a WHIPPOORWILL BOOK AWARD winner, which is given to recognize books honestly reflecting the complexity and diversity of rural life. Ginny's books are available world-wide in eight countries and counting!

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