In a special event from Frederick County Public Libraries, renowned author R.L. Stine will take the stage for an unforgettable author talk. Known for his legendary eerie tales that have captivated children and teens for decades, Stine’s appearance is sure to be a thrilling night for all who dare to join. This special event also celebrates the spectacularly spooky 20th Anniversary of Frederick Reads.
The event will take place on Tuesday, October 28, at 7 pm. It is free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entry. Mark your calendars, because tickets will be available starting Thursday, August 21, through the Weinberg Center for the Arts. For more details on this chillingly good time, visit fcpl.org/FrederickReads.
R.L. Stine, born Robert Lawrence Stine in Columbus, Ohio, is a prolific American novelist best known for his horror fiction for children and young adults. He’s often referred to as the “Stephen King of children’s literature” and has written hundreds of books, with more than 400 million copies sold globally.
Stine didn’t start in horror. He initially wrote humor books for children under the name “Jovial Bob Stine” and created the teen humor magazine Bananas while working at Scholastic. His first horror novel for young adults, Blind Date, was published in 1986 and was a bestseller. This led to the creation of the Fear Street series in 1989.
Stine’s most famous work is the Goosebumps series, which began in 1992. The series became a worldwide phenomenon, leading to TV adaptations, spin-off book series, and feature films. He intentionally kept the books fantastical and avoided blood, using humor to balance the frightening elements.