Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark | Banned Camp Halloween Special - Spooky Reads That Were Too Scary for Kids

Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

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In this special Halloween edition of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan, joined by Butch the dog along with his dog wife, Baby, (or Eddie Munster lookalike), bring you some creepy tales from "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark." Dan takes over the reading duties this time, bringing to life short, spine-tingling stories that were once banned for being too scary for children. Listen as they discuss talking cats, giant felines, and mysterious transformations, all while diving into why these tales were considered too frightening. Robot also joins the party to share why this book was banned. It's a fun, spooky ride full of Halloween vibes, humor, and great commentary on book censorship.
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And don’t forget! Season 7 of Banned Camp kicks off on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, as Jennifer and Dan dive into Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. Don’t miss it—it’s going to be out of this world (literally)!

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Disclaimer:

This podcast, Banned Camp, features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment in accordance with fair use guidelines. The material used from "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by Stephen Gammell is shared under these principles, with the intent of provoking thought and discussion about literature, censorship, and societal issues. We do not claim any ownership over the original work, and all copyrights remain with the original copyright holder. We strongly encourage listeners to purchase copies of the discussed works to appreciate them in their original context fully.

This podcast is not endorsed by Alvin Schwartz, his estate, or the publishers of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Any monetization of the podcast is separate and not derived directly from the copyrighted material discussed.

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banned books, scary stories to tell in the dark, talking cats, giant cats, alligator transformations, banned children’s books, spooky stories, book censorship, Halloween special