Urban Legends, Social Media, and the Ghostly Legends of Florida

Program Type:

Performances, Authors & Writing

Age Group:

Teens
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Program Description

Event Details

Ever wonder how urban myths and legends get so popular? Author and folklorist, Christopher Balzano will share myths created or updated and spread by social media. We're keeping the lights on as we talk about how legends like Slender Man, Nowhere Man, and Charlie Charlie have changed how people explain haunted stories in Florida. Book purchase and signing available after the event. 

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