Date of Birth: September 15, 1982
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Death: *Date of Death not applicable (Jesse Andrews is alive)*
Biography
Jesse Andrews is an American novelist, screenwriter, and musician, best known for his debut novel “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” which was published in 2012 and later adapted into a successful film in 2015. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Andrews has made a significant impact in the world of young adult literature with his unique blend of humor, poignancy, and realism. He attended Schenley High School and later graduated from Harvard University with a degree in English literature. After college, Andrews worked various jobs, including as a musician, before dedicating himself to writing full-time. His works often explore themes of friendship, mortality, and the awkwardness of adolescence. Besides “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” he has authored other novels such as “The Haters” (2016) and “Munmun” (2018). Andrews has also ventured into screenwriting, working on the adaptation of his own novels and other projects.
5 Interesting Facts about Jesse Andrews
1. Jesse Andrews’ debut novel “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” won the 2012 Cybils Award for Young Adult Fiction.
2. The film adaptation of “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
3. Andrews was a member of the musical group The Drop, where he played the saxophone.
4. He has a background in screenwriting and has contributed to various film and TV projects in addition to writing novels.
5. His novel “Munmun” is a satirical take on economic inequality, featuring a world where physical size is directly proportional to wealth.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jesse Andrews
1. “Sometimes you just have to accept the fact that certain things will never go back to the way they used to be.”
2. “Humor is a way to survive the darkest moments in life.”
3. “Writing for young adults allows me to explore the raw and unfiltered emotions of adolescence.”
4. “I believe in the power of storytelling to foster empathy and understanding.”
5. “Every character I write has a piece of me in them, no matter how different they may seem.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of the latest available data, Jesse Andrews’ highest net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Jesse Andrews has kept his personal life relatively private, and there is no publicly available information about whether he has children.
Relevant Links
1. [Jesse Andrews on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5362180.Jesse_Andrews
3. [Jesse Andrews’ IMDb Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4074404/
4. [Jesse Andrews’ Official Website](http://jesseandrews.com
5. [Jesse Andrews on Twitter](https://twitter.com/jesseandrews
