Author Shirley Jackson’s ‘The Lottery’ turns 70

Shirley Jackson, author of ‘The Lottery’ and other works.
This story by Cherise Madigan was published by the Bennington Banner on June 27.
NORTH BENNINGTON — On or around June 27 of each year, Bennington’s bibliophiles congregate to celebrate local author Shirley Jackson, who continues to lure and enliven readers more than 50 years after her death.
For those unfamiliar with Jackson, the celebrations may seem somewhat mysterious— how does Jackson continue to engage r