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| What is S.E. Hinton’s full name? | Susan Eloise Hinton |
| What is her home town? | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| What high school did she attend? | Will Rogers HS |
| How old was she when she started The Outsiders? | 15 |
| What is one of Hinton’s favorite pastimes? | eating out |
| In what class did she receive a D? | Creative writing |
| What problem does the librarian have with The Outsiders? | Students steal the books |
| What event inspired the writing of the novel? | her friend was jumped on the way home from the movies |
| Who was Hinton’s original audience? | herself |
| In what year was The Outsiders published? | 1967 |
| What part of the novel is the hardest for Hinton to write? | the middle/ or knowing when to quit (The Outsiders) |
| What one word best describes Hinton’s writing habits? | flexible |
| What 2 pieces of advice does Hinton offer to future writers? | Read and write |
| What are 5 novels written by S.E. Hinton other than The Outsiders? | Taming the Star Runner; Rex; That was Then, This is Now; Rumble Fish; The Puppy Sister |
| What two sources were used to find this information? | The Associated Press and Random House Publishing |
