Jay Asher

Date of Birth: September 30, 1975

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Jay Asher is an acclaimed American writer best known for his debut novel “Thirteen Reasons Why,” published in 2007. Born in Arcadia, California, Asher has always had a passion for storytelling. Before achieving success as an author, he worked in various bookstores and libraries, which fueled his love for literature. “Thirteen Reasons Why,” a young adult novel that deals with themes of bullying, mental health, and teen suicide, became a New York Times bestseller and was later adapted into a popular Netflix series. Asher has also co-authored other works, including “The Future of Us” with Carolyn Mackler. His contributions to young adult literature have been widely recognized, and he continues to be an influential figure in the genre.

5 Interesting Facts about Jay Asher

1. Jay Asher’s debut novel “Thirteen Reasons Why” has been translated into over 35 languages.

2. The Netflix adaptation of “Thirteen Reasons Why” premiered in March 2017 and ran for four seasons.

3. Asher has also written a picture book titled “What Light,” which explores themes of forgiveness and family.

4. He has received several awards for his writing, including the California Book Award for Young Adult Literature.

5. Jay Asher has been a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and has participated in numerous events and campaigns to support this cause.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jay Asher

1. “You can’t stop the future. You can’t rewind the past. The only way to learn the secret…is to press play.”

2. “Everything…affects everything.”

3. “A lot of you cared, just not enough.”

4. “Sometimes we have thoughts that even we don’t understand. Thoughts that aren’t even true—that aren’t really how we feel—but they’re running through our heads anyway because they’re interesting to think about.”

5. “No one knows for certain how much impact they have on the lives of other people.”