More Sanding off The Edges Of Childhood
Got this email from a commenter here:
Hi Amy,15 viewsI don't know if you've come across this already, but it makes me really sad. A famous collection of creepy stories for young adults, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
, has been reprinted for its 30th anniversary in a "sanitized" version, without the beautiful, surreal artwork that was an integral part of it.
I first read these when I was 11 or so. I remember the illustrations more vividly than the stories themselves. Yes, the book thoroughly scared me, and my imagination ran wild as I lay in bed at night after reading it. And how insulting and patronizing for adults to think that kids should no longer be allowed that experience. But I guess that's right in line with the stupid thinking behind removing playground swings -- bubble-wrap their bodies, numb their imaginations.
There's a petition, but I doubt it will do any good.
--Commenter YTS
