R.L. Stine
Born: October 8, 1943
Hometown: Columbus, OH
The Book That “Made” R.L. Stine: Blind Date
Charitable Efforts: Stine is a huge advocate for children’s literacy. He created The Nightmare Room Writing Program, which was made free to all educators.
Fun Fact: Stine started out as a joke book writer and went by the name Jovial Bob Stine.