Author R.L. Stine Responds To Reports 'Goosebumps' Is Getting Edited With Inclusive Language - Updat

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Author R.L. Stine Responds To Reports ‘Goosebumps’ Is Getting Edited With Inclusive Language – Update

By Armando Tinoco
March 4, 2023 4:01pm

Book covers of R. L. Stine's 'Goosebumps'
Scholastic

UPDATE, Mon. March 6: R.L. Stine is reacting on social media to reports Goosebumps is being edited with more inclusive language.

“The stories aren’t true. I’ve never changed a word in Goosebumps. Any changes were never shown to me,” Stine tweeted.

Scholastic shared a statement regarding the edits to the children’s horror book series.

“For more than 30 years, the Goosebumps series has brought millions of kids to reading through humor with just the right amount of scary,” read the statement. “Scholastic takes its responsibility seriously to continue bringing this classic adolescent brand to each new generation. When re-issuing titles several years ago, Scholastic reviewed the text to keep the language current and avoid imagery that could negatively impact a young person’s view of themselves today, with a particular focus on mental health.”

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