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Friday, May 9, 2014

John Green


Trystan Hurst
John Green, New York Times Bestselling Author, began writing young adult novels in 2005 when he published his first novel Looking for Alaska. Green is currently well known for his book to film adaptation of his novel The Fault in Our Stars debuting this summer. Before the success of this novel which created his mainstream status, Green was well known on the Internet and praised for his writing and sense of humor. He has other published novels that new readers have yet to discover such as: An Abundance of Katherines; Will Grayson, Will Grayson; Paper Towns; Looking for Alaska and Let it Snow. Green's books have won several prestigious awards such as the Michael L. Printz Award, Teen Book of the Year from the Children’s Choice Book Awards, and Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. Green collaborated with other authors on books as well such as his book, Will Grayson, Will Grayson with David Levithan. Green also wrote a long short story called “A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle” in the book Let It Snow, featuring other stories from Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle. Greens books are focused more on a young-adult audience but enjoyable for all ages. Just prepare for a tear-jerking journey.

                                                               Trystan Hurst 

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