‘Goosebumps’ Author Says Woke Publisher Edited His Books Without His Knowledge

The author of “The Assassination of Roald Dahl” was the victim of fury following the alteration to his classic books. “Goosebumps” Series, which is second only to J.K. Rowling “Harry Potter” Book series sales in children’s book, pointed out his publisher had censored his works without him permission.

“Goosebumps” author R.L. Stine was reacting to The Times’ initial article reported Scholastic had hired him to edit his books in 2018 as part of an ebook re-release. More than 100 revisions were made. The Times corrected the mistake and apologized for the errors. “were changed without his knowledge.”

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

Lindsey the stories you hear are false. Goosebumps is the only book I haven’t changed. None of these changes have been made to my mind.

— R.L. R.L. March 6, 2023

Scholastic issued a statement saying, “For more than 30 years, the Goosebumps series has brought millions of kids to reading through humor with just the right amount of scary. 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,” Scholastic ended.

Scholastic made some modifications to these articles “cheerful” Instead of “plump,” removing villains making victims “slaves,” Removal of a mention to wolf-whistling and removal of descriptions of one character being a “bowling ball” Having “squirrel cheeks.”

The original series published sixty-two books, with the movie released in 2015. “Goosebumps,” The film starring Jack Black grossed $158 million in box office. In the 1990s the “Goosebumps” Books sold approximately four million books per month during their peak.

Roald Dahl’s publisher, who also wrote “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda,” “James and the Giant Peach,” And “The BFG,” The Roald Dahl Story Company, which owns and manages the trademarks and copyrights of the works, was involved in the creation of hundreds of modifications to Dahl’s original work.

The Roald Dahl Story Co. acknowledged that they have worked with Inclusive Minds. This monitors children’s literature for diversity, inclusion and accessibility. The Washington Post reported.

It Telegraph They illuminated Dahl’s changes, and author Salman Rushdie was the victim of an Iranian death sentence for his works. “Roald Dahl was no angel but this is absurd censorship. Puffin Books and the Dahl estate should be ashamed.”

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