John Green is a New York Times best-selling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, and The Fault in Our Stars. Green also co-wrote Will Grayson, Will Grayson with fellow author David Levithan. The 2006 recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award, and a 2009 Edgar Award winner, Green has also been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize twice.

Born: August 24, 1977
Grew up: Primarily in Orlando, FL but also a little bit in Birmingham, AL.

Lives: Indianapolis, IN.

Previously lived: New York City, NY, and Chicago, IL.

Green graduated from Indian Springs School, AL, and then received a B.A. from Kenyon College, OH.

Studied: Double-majored in English and Religious Studies.