37: Scary Books Get Kids Interested in Reading - Wendy Parris Middle Grade Author Interview

Summer is the perfect time to read scary stories! Wendy's middle grade spooky story, Stage Fright, is such a great book for older kids and adults alike. Find it anywhere books are sold, including Walmart, as it is one of their Summer Reading 2025 Book Picks this year. Check out this video next for more great books to read https://youtu.be/rLeZPIxylLw?si=wklo_h8O3Sb-cWnG

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Stage Fright by Wendy Parris https://www.amazon.com/Stage-Fright-Wendy-Parris/dp/0593807995/
Field of Screams by Wendy Parris https://www.amazon.com/Field-Screams-Wendy-Parris/dp/0593570006/
It Came From the Trees by Ally Russell https://www.amazon.com/Came-Trees-Ally-Russell/dp/0593646975/
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt https://www.amazon.com/Tuck-Everlasting-Natalie-Babbit/dp/0312369816/

Chapters
00:00 meet middle grade author Wendy Parris
06:26 Why do people like to be scared?
07:35 What is Stage Fright by Wendy Parris about?
10:16 Do you think it is important to face fears?
12:26 Fear of change during preteen and teenage years
15:28 How does moving affect kids?
17:53 Creating Wendy’s amazing dual meaning titles
22:37 Stage Fright chosen by Walmart for 2025 summer reads books
24:51 Wendy’s book recommendation