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John Green (born August 24, 1977, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.) is an American author who writes realistic fiction for young adults. Reviewers have praised Green’s work for his bright yet troubled characters and thoughtful treatment of difficult topics.Green is the son of Mike Green, a business executive, media consultant, and producer of socially engaged films, and Sydney Goodrich Green, the daughter of Henry Goodrich, the onetime chairman and chief executive officer of Inland Container Corporation. He grew up in Orlando, Florida, and Birmingham, Alabama. Green attended the Indian Springs School near Birmingham before matriculating at Kenyon College in Ohio, where he double majored in English and religious studies. After graduating in 2000, he worked as a student chaplain at a children’s hospital and considered becoming an Episcopal priest. However, his experiences with the patients at the hospital and the sadness and loss they confronted helped him decide to become a writer. Green began his literary career working as a publishing assistant and production editor at the Chicago-based book review magazine Booklist. While in Chicago Green also wrote for National Public Radio’s All Things Considered as well as for public radio station WBEZ.

Green’s first published book, Looking for Alaska (2005), follows a teenage boy as he spends his junior year at a boarding school where he makes friends, falls in love, and deals with loss and death. Looking for Alaska won the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature. Green’s next book, An Abundance of Katherines (2006), was named a Printz honour book in 2007. Its main character, Colin, has dated 19 girls named Katherine, and they have all broken up with him. Confused and angry about his dating past, Colin goes on a road trip with his friend Hassan. Along the way, Colin tries to create a mathematical equation that will predict the success of romantic relationships.

Paper Towns (2008) explores the relationship between high-school seniors Quentin and Margo. Quentin has secretly loved Margo for years. After joining Quentin in some pranks, Margo disappears. However, she leaves clues for Quentin to help him find her. Although the two are eventually reunited, they ultimately decide to go their separate ways. Paper Towns won a Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award in 2009 for best young adult book. It was made into a film in 2015.

Green, John

John Green (born August 24, 1977, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.) is an American author who writes realistic fiction for young adults. Reviewers have praised Green’s work for his bright yet troubled characters and thoughtful treatment of difficult topics.Green is the son of Mike Green, a business executive, media consultant, and producer of socially engaged films, and Sydney Goodrich Green, the daughter of Henry Goodrich, the onetime chairman and chief executive officer of Inland Container Corporation. He grew up in Orlando, Florida, and Birmingham, Alabama. Green attended the Indian Springs School near Birmingham before matriculating at Kenyon College in Ohio, where he double majored in English and religious studies. After graduating in 2000, he worked as a student chaplain at a children’s hospital and considered becoming an Episcopal priest. However, his experiences with the patients at the hospital and the sadness and loss they confronted helped him decide to become a writer. Green began his literary career working as a publishing assistant and production editor at the Chicago-based book review magazine Booklist. While in Chicago Green also wrote for National Public Radio’s All Things Considered as well as for public radio station WBEZ.

Green’s first published book, Looking for Alaska (2005), follows a teenage boy as he spends his junior year at a boarding school where he makes friends, falls in love, and deals with loss and death. Looking for Alaska won the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature. Green’s next book, An Abundance of Katherines (2006), was named a Printz honour book in 2007. Its main character, Colin, has dated 19 girls named Katherine, and they have all broken up with him. Confused and angry about his dating past, Colin goes on a road trip with his friend Hassan. Along the way, Colin tries to create a mathematical equation that will predict the success of romantic relationships.

Paper Towns (2008) explores the relationship between high-school seniors Quentin and Margo. Quentin has secretly loved Margo for years. After joining Quentin in some pranks, Margo disappears. However, she leaves clues for Quentin to help him find her. Although the two are eventually reunited, they ultimately decide to go their separate ways. Paper Towns won a Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award in 2009 for best young adult book. It was made into a film in 2015.