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Alvin Schwartz

Alvin Schwartz began his career as a journalist, but, after the publication of his bestselling book A Twister of Twists, a Tangler of Tongues, he devoted himself to becoming a collector and arranger of folk wisdom, rhyme, and silliness. Schwartz is known for a body of work of more than two dozen books of folklore for young readers that explore everything from wordplay and humor to tales and legends of all kinds. Schwatz is best known for the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series, which featured gruesome, nightmarish illustrations by Stephen Gammell. The series was America's most frequently challenged book (or book series) for library inclusion of 1990-1999.

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American author (1927–1992)

Born 25 April 1927
Died 14 March 1992

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Photo of Alvin Schwartz

American author (1927–1992)

Born 25 April 1927
Died 14 March 1992

Subjects

Juvenile literature, Folklore, Children's fiction, Tales, Folklore, united states, Ghost stories, Horror stories, Horror tales, Short stories, Folklore, juvenile literature, Ghosts, Audio: Juvenile, American Ghost stories, Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction, Children's stories, Children: Grades 1-2, Fiction, Horror & Ghost Stories, Readers - Beginner, Riddles, Tongue twisters, American Horror tales, Children's stories, American, Folk literature, Folk poetry

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United States, America, Estados Unidos, Trenton (N.J.)

Time

United States, 1865-1918, 20th century

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  • Schwartz, Alvin
  • Alvin schwartz
  • Alvin, Schwartz
  • ALVIN SCHWARTZ
  • Schwartz, Alvin, 1927-1992
  • Alvin Schwartz (American writer)
  • Alvin Schwartz American author (1927–1992)
  • Schwartz, Alvin, 1927-
  • Alvin Schwartz (Retold By)
  • HELQUIST, BRETT / SCHWARTZ, ALVIN
  • Schwartz, Alvin Rounds, Glen,

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March 10, 2026 Edited by Tauriel063 merge authors
February 21, 2026 Edited by dcapillae merge authors
February 14, 2026 Edited by Popi
February 14, 2026 Edited by Popi add bio
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import