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John Green

Biography

John Green

John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including LOOKING FOR ALASKA, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN. His books have received many accolades, including a Printz Medal, a Printz Honor and an Edgar Award. John has twice been a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and was selected by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the writer and host of the critically acclaimed podcast "The Anthropocene Reviewed." With his brother, Hank, John has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educational channel Crash Course. He lives with his family in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Books by John Green

by John Green - Essays, Nonfiction

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale --- from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity. Green’s gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.

by John Green - Fiction, Young Adult 12+

Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Russell Pickett’s son, Davis. Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.

written by John Green, read by Kate Rudd - Audiobook, Fiction

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel is still terminal. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.

written by Esther Earl, Lori Earl and Wayne Earl , introduction by John Green - Nonfiction, Young Adult 12+

THIS STAR WON'T GO OUT is a collection of the journals, fiction, letters and sketches of the late Esther Grace Earl, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 16. Photographs and essays by family and friends will help to tell Esther’s story, along with an introduction by award-winning author John Green, who dedicated his #1 bestselling novel THE FAULT IN OUR STARS to her.

by John Green - Fiction, Romance, Young Adult 14+

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel is still terminal. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.