S. E. Hinton
Susan Eloise Hinton (born July 22, 1948) is an American writer best known for her young-adult novels (YA) set in Oklahoma, especially The Outsiders (1967), which she wrote during high school. Hinton is credited with introducing the YA genre.
S. E. Hinton | |
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| Born | Susan Eloise Hinton July 22, 1948 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1967–present |
| Genre | Young-adult novels, children's books, screenplays |
| Notable awards | Margaret Edwards Award 1988 |
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In 1988, she received the inaugural Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association for her cumulative contribution in writing for teens.
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