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S.E. Hinton

Learn about Susan Eloise Hinton, the author who sparked a revolution in young adult books with "The Outsiders." Discover the inspiration behind the novel, its critical reception, and the author's personal life. Dive into the world of 1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma, and explore Hinton's legacy.

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S.E. Hinton

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  1. S.E. Hinton Mrs. Rapp

  2. S.E. Hinton • Began as a short story at age 15 • Published The Outsidersat age 17 • Used her initials at the publisher’s suggestion Susan Eloise Hinton

  3. Inspiration for The Outsiders • Real-life in the 1960’s • Her high school • Cliques/social groups • Tulsa, Oklahoma

  4. Author’s Works

  5. The Outsiders Impact • Considered the first realistic young-adult novel • Banned for violence, drinking, and mature situations • Made into a movie by Francis Ford Coppola

  6. Critical Reception • American Library Association's and School Library Journal's first annual Margaret A. Edwards Award • ALA Best Book for Young Adults • School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • Booklist Editors’ Choice

  7. Hinton’s Adult Life • Graduated from the University of Tulsa • Married David Inholfe • Mother to son Nick • Enjoys cooking, horseback riding, and piano • @SE4RealHinton

  8. Works Cited • http://www.sehinton.com/bio.html • http://aboutsehinton.com/ • http://www.answers.com/topic/s-e-hinton • http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=13074 • http://www.bookrags.com/biography/se-hinton-aya/

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