Amy A. CowaninRereading My Childhood by Amy A. Cowan·Oct 16, 2020Rereading My Childhood — Fear Street: The New GirlBeing the first in a series is difficult, just like being the new kid in a school. There’s a need to set a precedent, whether it be a cool exterior to protect yourself from peer ridicule or a tone for subsequent books. I have never been the new kid…Fear Street5 min read
Amy A. CowaninRereading My Childhood by Amy A. Cowan·Oct 9, 2020Rereading My Childhood — Fear Street: Who Killed the Homecoming Queen?What the hell is homecoming? Who is coming home? Is there a home involved at all? If yes, which home? I went to an American high school. Did we even have homecoming dances? To be fair, the only dance I ever went to was my senior prom, which could…Fear Street10 min read
Amy A. Cowan·Sep 3, 2020Rereading My Childhood — Fear Street: Bad DreamsI was apprehensive about doing Fear Street. I have fond memories of the series, and it was included in my attempt to buy back my childhood — scouring thrift stores for books. Long before I decided to write this essay series (“Rereading My Childhood” — in case you forgot)…Fear Street11 min read