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John Michael Green, born in 1977, is an American author and internet personality celebrated for his impactful contributions to young adult literature and online video. His novels, including the critically acclaimed 'The Fault in Our Stars,' have achieved immense global success, selling tens of millions of copies and significantly influencing the young adult fiction landscape. Beyond his literary achievements, Green, alongside his brother Hank, pioneered online video content with the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel, fostering a vibrant online community and initiatives like Nerdfighteria and Project for Awesome.

Green's journey into writing was preceded by a period of reflection after serving as a student chaplain, an experience that shaped his perspective and inspired his literary path. His debut novel, 'Looking for Alaska,' earned the prestigious Michael L. Printz Award, marking the beginning of a prolific career. He has since explored themes of anxiety and OCD in later works like 'Turtles All the Way Down' and 'The Anthropocene Reviewed,' adapting the latter into a nonfiction book. Green has also become a notable advocate for global health causes, particularly in reducing maternal mortality and combating tuberculosis.

Born in 1977, John Michael Green's early life included moves across Indiana, Alabama, and Florida. He attended boarding school before graduating from Kenyon College with degrees in English and religious studies. A period as a student chaplain at a children's hospital profoundly influenced him, leading him to reconsider his career path and pursue writing. This experience, marked by the struggles of children with life-threatening illnesses, later informed his novel 'The Fault in Our Stars.' After his chaplaincy, Green worked at Booklist magazine, reviewing numerous books and honing his craft. He drew inspiration from fellow authors and the impactful nature of life events, such as the September 11th attacks, in structuring his debut novel, 'Looking for Alaska.' Despite initial modest sales, the novel's critical acclaim, including the Michael L. Printz Award, significantly boosted its popularity and marked Green's departure from Booklist.

Following the success of 'Looking for Alaska,' Green moved to New York City, working at Mental Floss magazine while writing his second novel, 'An Abundance of Katherines.' In 2007, he returned to Indianapolis and, with his brother Hank, launched the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel. This initiative not only created a dedicated online community known as Nerdfighteria but also spawned annual fundraising events like Project for Awesome. Green's literary output continued with works like 'Paper Towns' and collaborations such as 'Let It Snow.' His 2012 novel, 'The Fault in Our Stars,' achieved massive commercial and critical success, leading to numerous adaptations and solidifying his status as a major voice in young adult fiction. His influence was recognized by Time magazine, which included him in its list of the 100 most influential people.

In his later works, such as 'Turtles All the Way Down' (2017), John Green delved more directly into his personal struggles with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. This exploration continued with 'The Anthropocene Reviewed,' which began as a podcast in 2018, where Green evaluated various aspects of the human-dominated geological epoch on a five-star scale. He later adapted this podcast into his first nonfiction book in 2021. Beyond his writing, Green has become a prominent advocate for global health initiatives. He serves as a trustee for Partners In Health, supporting efforts to reduce maternal mortality in Sierra Leone and working to combat tuberculosis worldwide. His forthcoming works include a second nonfiction book, 'Everything Is Tuberculosis,' and his first adult novel, 'Hollywood, Ending.'

“In a publishing world that maybe doesn't have as many long-term relationships as it used to, she invested a lot of time in me before I ever earned a profit. I've never written a book without Julie. I wouldn't know how to do it.”

“probably the purest moment of joy I've experienced. Even when my children were born it wasn't as raw and surprising.”