We are thrilled to congratulate one of our doctoral students, Michael Jacob, on a remarkable accomplishment—the publication of his chapter in the book Youth Horror Television and the Question of Fear (2024). Publishing in an edited collection is a significant achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder of their success.

Congratulations and we look forward to seeing your continued contributions in the academic world!

 About the chapter:

Michael Jacob’s chapter entitled “Developing in the Dark: Confronting Fears through Supportive Storytelling in Nickelodeon’s Are you Afraid of the Dark?” explores how the collective-storytelling format within the Nickelodeon television show assists in forming group solidarity among peers. Using Vygotskyian socio-cultural theory, the chapter examines how group-narrative activity allows for storytellers and viewers alike to collectively process, understand, and ultimately transcend trauma in their own lives.