What happens when the Queen of the Cold-Blooded Tales sees a head in the clouds or watches a ghost glide through a student's locker at school? She starts to write! Roberta Simpson Brown has dedicated her life's work to telling scary stories and teaching children – and adults – how to overcome their fears. Read on as Roberta reveals the memories behind the monsters that bring her bone-chilling tales to life. Raven: Why are scary stories so important for kids? Roberta: Well, I

During our interview with Sherry Norfolk this month, she was kind enough to retrieve buckets of information for us about folktales and the oral tradition, and we promised to share it with you. Please pass on these resources to any educator, librarian, parent, or anyone who works with children and wants to learn more on how to effectively use stories to teach the curriculum. Sherry: There’s a growing body of research that says when children are interested, when their curiosity

Sherry Norfolk describes herself as a “teaching artist.” In her own words, “someone who uses their art form to teach the curriculum.” Putting stories to work in classrooms is her creative passion, and she is committed to helping educators discover the myriad resources available to them in this endeavor. Discover how to integrate folktales and the oral tradition into the curricula and why they are the foundation for human communication. Raven: In your writing, you’ve stated th

“While we know that one small work can’t provide everything for everybody, our hope is that anyone who picks up this book will find inspiration, motivation, and guidance to meet the needs of the children he or she serves.” Bobby is an Emmy award-winning performer with an extensive background in comedy and a passion for history. Sherry is a former children’s librarian and a popular storyteller with over two decades of experience. What happens when you combine these two talente