John Green

Date of Birth: August 24, 1977

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

John Green is an American author and YouTube content creator best known for his young adult novels. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and grew up in Orlando, Florida. Green attended Kenyon College, where he earned a double major in English and Religious Studies. After college, he worked as a chaplain at a children’s hospital, an experience that influenced his writing. Green’s first novel, “Looking for Alaska,” was published in 2005 and won the Michael L. Printz Award. His most famous work, “The Fault in Our Stars,” was published in 2012 and became a worldwide bestseller, later adapted into a successful film. Alongside his brother Hank, he co-created the popular YouTube channel “Vlogbrothers,” and they also co-founded the online educational channel “Crash Course.” Green’s writing is characterized by its emotional depth, wit, and exploration of complex themes such as love, loss, and identity.

5 Interesting Facts about John Green

1. John Green’s novel “The Fault in Our Stars” was inspired by his friendship with Esther Earl, a young girl who passed away from cancer.

2. Green and his brother Hank started the Project for Awesome, an annual charity event that raises money for various causes.

3. In 2014, Time magazine named John Green one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

4. John Green’s book “Paper Towns” was adapted into a film in 2015, starring Cara Delevingne and Nat Wolff.

5. Green is a strong advocate for mental health awareness and has been open about his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Green

1. “Some infinities are bigger than other infinities.” – The Fault in Our Stars

2. “What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?” – An Abundance of Katherines

3. “The only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive.” – Looking for Alaska

4. “My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations.” – The Fault in Our Stars

5. “Books are the ultimate Dumpees: put them down and they’ll wait for you forever; pay attention to them and they always love you back.” – An Abundance of Katherines