| Length | 05:39 |
| Licensor | KCUR |
| Producer(s) | Linda Sher |
| Formats | First-person essay, Soft Feature, Special |
| Topics | Holidays, Latino, Literature |
| Produced | October 28, 2005 |
| Added to PRX | October 30, 2005 |
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The Story of La Llarona
Written and told by Kansas City writer, Angela Cervantes.
October 31: Scary story for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.
Engaging, Intriguing, Suspenseful
The "Story of La Llorona", spirit of the scorned woman believed to steal children, is known throughout Mexican American culture. It is told to children, not only at Halloween, but any time parents want their children to behave and be careful. Writer, Angela Cervantes tells the story of her personal confrontation with La Llorona in this suspenseful piece.
