John Green
Author and vlogger, best-known for novels
Born
August 24th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author and vlogger, this individual gained recognition for contributions to young adult literature and online content. The novel 'The Fault in Our Stars' achieved critical and commercial acclaim, becoming a bestseller and adapted into a successful movie. Additional works include 'Looking for Alaska' and 'Paper Towns'. Besides writing, involvement in online education through video content on platforms such as YouTube further enhanced visibility and reach among audiences interested in literature and educational topics.
Authored 'The Fault in Our Stars'
Won the Michael L. Printz Award for 'Looking for Alaska'
Co-created the educational YouTube channel CrashCourse
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