Scary Books
Teen
Surefire YA Scares: 18 of the Best Teen Horror Books
As other book trends come and go, horror is one genre that holds up over time. These scary books for teens are sure to haunt readers in all the right ways.
Tween
Spooky (But Not Too Scary!) Books for Middle Grade Readers
If your middle schooler is ready for something a little scary, try these spooky titles that should definitely keep them hooked — and creep them out a bit.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
8 Authors on the Spooky Stories That Totally Freaked Them Out as Kids
To celebrate Halloween, we asked authors to share a book that left them totally spooked when they were young. From not-so-scary picture books to seriously chilling reads, these are the haunting stories that made a lasting impression.
Tween
Setting a Spooky Scene: The Foggy Night and Fairy Tale That Inspired Small Spaces
Small Spaces draws not only from the scares of my beloved Goosebumps, the fairy tales I loved as a child, and the autumn atmosphere ... but also from the portal fantasy that I loved growing up.
Growing Reader
Tween
Kirsten Miller on Writing with Jason Segel and Conquering Nightmares On and Off the Page
Kirsten Miller, co-author of Nightmares!, chatted with us about the fun of writing with Jason Segel and what kids can learn from the book about facing their fears.
All Ages
If Your Family Loves These Halloween Movies, They’ll Freak Out for These Spook-tacular Books
We've rounded up the best book recommendations for kids and teens based on classic Halloween movies your family knows and loves.
Growing Reader
Tween
Brightly's Book Club for Kids: Nightmares!
This middle grade novel by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller is an enthralling adventure filled with ghoulish fun and great lessons that you won’t be able to put down.
Tween
Paranormal Plots: 5 Ghoulishly Great Ghost Stories for Tweens
In honor of the spookiest time of year, author Michelle Schusterman shares her five favorite ghost stories for tween readers.