Connections: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Turns 35

Halloween is the perfect day to focus on one of the most controversial book series of all time -- and perhaps the most banned. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark turns 35 years old. The books remain heavily debated, targeted by parents and religious groups, and beloved by many young readers. Why are we drawn to gore and the macabre? Are the stories harmless fun, or do the protesters have a point? Our panel dives in: Chris Fanning, public relations associate for Writers & BooksXandi DiMatteo, teen librarian for the Rochester Public Library, CentralChristine Green, literary arts columnist for the Democrat and ChronicleEthan Green, Scary Stories to Read in the Dark fan; 12 years old