What does SE stand for in SE Hinton's name?

S. E. Hinton's initials s. e. stand for susan eloise hinton.

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S.E. Hinton's real name is Susan Eloise Hinton, but she used her initials so boys wouldn't be put off about the author being a girl and not read the book.

S.E Hinton was the author, not a character.