By Kelsey McCallum
Witches, ghouls, and zombies, oh my! That’s right, spooky season is here, and it’s the perfect time to share a fresh batch of thrillers, mysteries, and spine-chilling stories with your students. We’ve gathered up a bunch of new terrifying tales to tell in the classroom—along with some more lighthearted, not-so-scary books for the younger grades. Looking for even more haunted and harrowing reads? Be sure to check out our previous list of Halloween books as well.
Kelsey McCallum is an Associate Editor for TEACH Mag. She holds a BSc from the University of Guelph and a Graduate Certificate from Centennial College. She currently lives in Toronto, ON, with her partner and their cat, Banksy.


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