R.L. Stine

R.L. Stine is an American author known for writing scary books for kids. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1943. His Goosebumps series is one of the best-selling children's book series ever. He has been called the Stephen King of children's literature.

Early Life

Robert Lawrence Stine started writing stories and joke books when he was nine years old. He used a typewriter he found in his attic. In college, he edited the school humor magazine. Before Goosebumps, he wrote funny books under the name Jovial Bob Stine.

Goosebumps

The Goosebumps series started in 1992 and quickly became a phenomenon. Each book tells a different spooky story with a twist ending. The series has sold over 400 million copies worldwide. The books were also turned into a popular TV show and movies.

Fun Facts

• R.L. Stine has written over 300 books.
• He outlines every chapter of a book before he starts writing.
• The Goosebumps series has been translated into 32 languages.

Did You Know?

R.L. Stine says he was not a scary kid at all. He was actually known for being funny, not frightening.