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Alvin Schwartz
AuthorBooks · Second hand1927-1992
Alvin Schwartz was an American author and journalist who wrote more than fifty books dedicated to and dealing with topics such as folklore and word play, many of which were intended for young readers.
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About Alvin Schwartz
Birth
1927
Death
1992
Alvin Schwartz was an American author and journalist who wrote more than fifty books dedicated to and dealing with topics such as folklore and word play, many of which were intended for young readers.
Alvin Schwartz began his professional career working as a journalist before turning to literature.
His most famous work, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, is renowned for its unsettling illustrations.
The author dedicated much of his career to collecting and organizing folklore, rhymes, and popular wisdom.
He wrote over two dozen children's books that explore everything from wordplay to urban legends.
His iconic horror series was the most frequently challenged book in American libraries during the 1990s.
