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R.L. Stine stands behind a seated masked creature, preparing to shoot the Goosebumps series.

Happy Birthday, R.L. Stine!

R.L. Stine was born today in 1943, and has made a successful career scaring readers of all ages!

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Tess Wilson Banned and Challenged Books, Banned Books Week, School Libraries
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Goosebumps and Censorship

I just saw on a librarian Facebook page that a school librarian has just been dealing with another challenge to the Goosebumps series, yes in 2017! But thanks to positive support and a reasonable response to the challenge, Stine’s books are back on those shelves for the kids.

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 Patricia Peters Authors, Banned and Challenged Books
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