THE MOONLIT ROAD is a website sharing ghost stories, folktales, myths and legends and tales of the American South.
Designed for older children and adults, this engaging resource contains hundreds of strange, dark stories from the American South. This free site includes original stories, adaptations, and old folktales passed down through oral tradition.
The resources are organized into categories such as Civil War era, creature stories, and kids stories. Users can read or listen to the story. Many of the stories have an accompanying image that connects with the tale.
The schoolhouse section contains lessons created by and for teachers using stories from the website.
Librarians will find this website a great way to bring traditional storytelling alive for students. Share the website with English teachers and students who enjoy traditional tales and spooky stories. Involve students in writing and sharing their own stories.
To visit the website, go to http://themoonlitroad.com/.
