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Entries Tagged as 'Goosebumps'

R.L. Stine Helps to Celebrate KPMG’s Family for Literacy 1 Million Book Milestone

November 10th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading, First Book Events

Renowned children’s author R.L. Stine recently joined First Book in celebrating the distribution of one million books that KPMG’s Family for Literacy has made possible during the first two years of our partnership with the audit, tax, and advisory firm. Just in time for the author’s favorite holiday, the Halloween celebration took place at a [...]

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This Summer Turn Your TV Off and Your Brain On

July 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy

When I was in grade school, I was always eager to buy the latest Goosebumps book or anything else that might grab my curiosity. Before I had ever heard of Borders or Barnes & Noble, a small used book store called Rainy Day Books was my most beloved childhood destination. Not only did it spark [...]

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Happy Birthday R.L. Stine!

October 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators

First Book would like to take a quick moment today to wish author and wonderful First Book supporter R.L. Stine a very happy birthday! Thanks for keeping us all splendidly scared for all these years, Bob — we love your books! (As you can see in this photo!) Best wishes from all of your friends [...]

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