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n the first decade of the 21st century, Stine has worked on installments of five different book series, Mostly Ghostly, Rotten School, Fear Street, The Nightmare Room, Goosebumps Horrorland and the stand-alone novels Dangerous Girls

On June 22, 1969, Stine married Jane Waldhorn, who became an editor and writer[8] and formed Parachute Press with Joan Waricha on April 1, 1983.[16] Their only child, Matthew, was born on June 7, 1980[8] and works in the music industry.[17

he was fascinated by fire.

mother is taken from him.

A brutal stepfather with a flaming temper and an evil secret makes his life miserable.

The one bright light in Gerald's life is his little half sister, Angel, whom he struggles to protect from her father, Jordan Sparks, who abuses her, and from their mother, whose irresponsible behavior forces Gerald to work hard to keep the family together.

honored as the National Teacher of the Year and was selected as Ohio’s Outstanding High School Language Arts Educator and Ohio Teacher of the Year.

A chance visit to a library on a cold day was the turning point in young Gary Paulsen's life. A librarian gave him a library card and a book, and the teenaged Paulsen discovered that books could provide excellent companionship. His resulting passion for literature has stimulated a wealth of published works for both children and adults.

The product of a difficult childhood, Paulsen ran away from home at the age of fourteen. His experience in diverse jobs and a wide range of interests have provided the basis for much of his written work. His stories are woven from his personal experiences, and many of them feature outdoor settings and the harmony of nature. Several of his books deal with the theme of survival and human endurance. Hatchet, which has become a modern-day classic, won him the Newbery Honor Award. Paulsen's interest in dog sledding led to his participation in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. The impact of this experience on his life is brought to life in several of his outstanding books, including Woodsong and Dogsong, another Newbery Honor Award winner. His close relationship with his dogs and all of nature is delicately blended into his stories about the race, allowing the reader to experience the true feeling of being out on the trail. Paulsen lives in New Mexico with his wife, artist Ruth Wright Paulsen, who has illustrated several of his books.

She described herself as someone who "inhaled books and knowledge."

According to Draper, "When I was a little girl, my parents saw me, and my brother and sister, as one of those bright flames of possibility.

Sharon grew up teaching anyone or anything she could find, from the kids in the neighborhood to her dogs and her dolls. When she reached fifth grade, Sharon was especially influenced by her teacher, Mrs. Kathadaza Mann, who taught Black history in the classroom as well as art, music, and classic literature. Sharon looked upon her fifth grade teacher as a role model.

she was a straight-A student who tackled almost all the books in her school library.

R.L. Stine used to write for a children's humor magazine called Bananas. He was known as Jovial Bob Stine.

R.L. Stine has a son named Matt who is 25 years old.

R.L. Stine's books have been translated into more than 28 languages and are best-sellers around the world!

R.L. Stine writes an average of two books a month!

R.L. Stine was named the #1 best-selling author in America for three straight years between 1994 and 1996

This is more than a book about a girl with special needs.

she is perceived by other kids and adults, including teachers.

Her world suddenly opens up when she gets a computer with a voice program that allows her to speak for the first time.

It holds up a mirror for all of us to see how we react to people with disabilities that make us uncomfortable.