John Green's debut novel, the award-winning Looking For Alaska , is under attack in a Tennessee school district because of a sex scene authorities felt was inappropriate in a required book. Ban on John Green's 'Looking for Alaska' Sparks Anger
It's not the first time Green's work has been challenged. Yet Green also is one of the most lauded authors for young adults. Looking for Alaska captured the 2006 Michael Printz Award, given annually by the American Library Association to the best-written teen book. And Green's second book, An Abundance of Katherines, won a 2007 Printz Honor.
Green's latest book, The Fault in Our Stars, is an emotionally-draining but incredibly rewarding read. Although the main characters are teens living with cancer, Green manages to both inspire and inform his readers. In fact, The Fault in Our Stars has become a " cross-over " favorite, meaning it is popular with both teens and adults.
Many young adult literature fans believe Green's latest is a top choice to win the 2013 Michael Printz Award. Winners of the award will be announced in January.
Although the main characters are teens living with cancer, Green manages to both inspire and inform his readers. In fact, The Fault in Our Stars has become a " cross-over " favorite, meaning it is popular with both teens and adults.
Many young adult literature fans believe Green's latest will capture the 2013 Michael Printz Award, given annually to the best-written teen book.