Her career began with the publication of her first book, the outsiders 1967, at the age of seventeen. The outsiders was the third id written, just the first i ever got published. Susan began writing when she was still a child, and began writing the first of her published novels in 1965. The most hinton families were found in the usa in 1880. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Hinton started writing the book at age 15 while a student at will rogers high school. The outsiders was first printed in 1967 and has never been out of print. Susan eloise hinton born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma is an american author from oklahoma who is most noted for being one of the first young adult. Susan eloise hinton was born in 1950 in tulsa, oklahoma. The outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create ya fiction. She received a publishing contract from viking press at age 18. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 224 pages and is available in paperback format. Apr 24, 2017 the outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create ya fiction.
Hinton is an american novelist who became famous for her novel the outsiders which she began writing when she was in high school. Taming the star runner was released in october of that year. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. S e hinton books biography and list of works author of.
The main characters of this fiction, classics story are ponyboy curtis, sodapop curtis. This was about 14% of all the recorded hinton s in the usa. Ponyboy curtis, a teenaged member of a loose gang of greasers, is leaving a movie theater when he is jumped by socs, the greasers rival gang. Hintons iconic novel, the outsiders, available for the first time in a revolutionary new mini format, perfect for onthego reading. That book, her first novel, was published in 1967 by viking. The five ya novels, her first books published, are hintons works most widely held in worldcat libraries.
The hinton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Big david, little david, illustrated by alan daniel 1995, picture book. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. Hinton according to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. In 1988, hinton became the first recipient of the young adult services division of the american library association and school library journal author achievement award. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller. She began writing the first draft of the novel when she was 15, and writing and. Susan eloise hinton chose to use only her first and middle initials s.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1967, and was written by s. Mass market paperback published in 1997, 014240733x paperback published in 2006, kindle edition published in 2012, 0140. Hinton susan eloise hinton goes by her initials because when she was writing the outsiders, her publisher thought it would be better to have her. She wrote under the genderneutral guise of her initials, s. The book has been awarded with dorothy canfield fisher. This special 50th anniversary ed, contains neverbeforeseen photos, letters, etc. Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. The five ya novels, her first books published, are hinton s works most widely held in worldcat libraries. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and the socs who are divided by their socioeconomic status. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. However, the first edition was initially published in 1967 and the book is shelved as young adult literature, juvenile literature, realistic fiction, classic, coming of age, and historical fiction genres.
Hinton writes her first book, the outsiders, at 17. S e hinton books biography and list of works author of the. Hinton has 23 books on goodreads with 58607 ratings. Published when she was only 18, susan eloise hinton s first book was praised as an impressive performance a book alive with the fresh dialogue of her contemporaries new york times. The outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world. The outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create. Hinton is credited with creating realistic young adult literature. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the outsiders and what it means. Often considered the most successful novelist for the junior high and high school audience, s. She figured that boys wouldnt read her book if they knew a girl had. Book is protected in removable acidfree dj protector.
She began writing the book when she was only 16, and it revolutionized young adult fiction with its. Hinton is an author best nown for righting novels for young adults. Once published, the outsiders gave her a lot of publicity and fame, and also a lot of pressure. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. Susan eloise hinton was born on july 22, 1950, in tulsa, oklahoma. The outsiders was hintons first published book in 1967. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1979, and was written by s. Since oklahoma did not have many activities for girls, reading and writing. Susan eloise hinton facts often considered the most successful novelist for the junior high and high school audience, hinton is credited with creating the genre of realistic young adult literature with the publication of her first book, the outsiders 1967, at the age of seventeen. Make educational timelines or create a timeline for your company website. Kentucky had the highest population of hinton families in 1840. Hinton books, author biography, and reading level scholastic.
But librarians and teachers made it a best seller, and a landmark. Hinton biography susan eloise hinton was born on the 22nd of july 1950 in tulsa, oklahoma. First published in 1967 when author was only sixteen. Hinton was born susan eloise hinton, in tulsa, oklahoma usa. But its not true that the outsiders was the first book written for. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. This remarkable book has enjoyed unparalleled popularity since its publication. The outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now tex taming the star runner hawks harbor tims stories big david, little david the puppy sister.
Susan eloise hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, as a freshman at the university of tulsa, in 1967, when she was just 17 years old. Complete and unabridged, the books revolutionary landscape design and ultrathin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. The outsiders was published in 1967, when hinton was only 17 years old and attending will rogers high school. She wrote with a desire to show empathy for the greasers in her first. She was born susan eloise hinton on july 22, 1948, in tulsa, oklahoma.
Timetoasts free timeline maker lets you create timelines online. S e hinton 1948 susan eloise hinton born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma is an american author from oklahoma who is most noted for being one of the first young adult authors. Special 50th anniversary edition loaded with interesting extras on some 30 or so pages in the rear of book. Free download or read online the outsiders pdf epub book. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they can view their world and which will help them to grow and to understand themselves and their role in society.
Fine in near fine dust jacket with some light wear to the extremities. Hinton was becoming known as the voice of the youth among other titles. Her ya books, written in the 1960s and 1970s, all set in oklahoma, and were written for and about teenagers. Hinton susan eloise hinton goes by her initials because when she was writing the outsiders, her publisher thought it would be better to have her initials than her full name because people. First book is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need. Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Hintons first and probably most famous novel is the outsiders. Susan eloise hinton was an american author who is best known for writing young adult fiction. Susan eloise hinton, better known by her pen name s. The outsiders and rumble fish were both adapted to films. The outsiders by s e hinton, first edition abebooks. However, the first edition was initially published in 1967 and the book is shelved as young adult literature, juvenile literature, realistic fiction.
Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Thats why her fans were surprized in 1995 when she published her first book for young children. This was about 14% of all the recorded hintons in the usa. Since our founding in 1992, first book has distributed more than 175 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from lowincome families. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a. Hinton s first and probably most famous novel is the outsiders. Hinton wrote many other books besides the outsiders. The outsiders 1967 that was then, this is now 1971 rumble fish 1975 tex 1979 taming the star runner 1988 childrens books. This kind of pressure and publicity resulted in a three year long writers block. She began writing the book when she was only 16, and it revolutionized young adult fiction with its hardhitting portrayal of teenagers. Hinton didnt publish another book until taming the star runner in 1988. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are.
Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a. In 1840 there were 42 hinton families living in kentucky. Much like hintons first novel, this book is a coming of age story that follows two teenage boys, mark and bryon, living together in tulsa, oklahoma after the death of marks parents.
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