John Green

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/john-green

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1. When was John Green born?August 24, 1977
2. Where was John Green born?Indianapolis, Indiana
3. What is the education?Kenyon College, double major in English and Religious Studies
4. What is the debut novel?Looking for Alaska (2005), winner of the Michael L. Printz Award
5. Who is John Green?John Green is a famous writer and YouTuber from Orlando, Florida, who writes books for young adults and shares videos with his brother Hank.
6. What is the Vlogbrothers channel?The Vlogbrothers channel is a YouTube channel started by John and his brother Hank that brings people together in a friendly community called Nerdfighteria and hosts the yearly Project for Awesome fundraiser.

Young Adult Fiction: A genre of literature written for adolescents and young adults, often exploring themes of identity, relationships, and coming-of-age.
Vlogbrothers: A foundational YouTube channel created by John and Hank Green, characterized by its personal vlogs and community-building efforts.
Nerdfighteria: A global online community united by shared interests in John and Hank Green's work, known for its positive outlook and charitable initiatives.
Crash Course: A highly successful educational YouTube channel co-created by the Green brothers, providing concise and engaging lessons across a wide range of academic subjects.