Jay Asher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jay Asher
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Asher at the 2011 Texas Book Festival
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| Born | September 30, 1975 Arcadia, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Young adult |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Notable works | Thirteen Reasons Why (2007) |
| Spouse | Joan Marie (m. 2002) |
| Children | 1 |
Jay Asher (born September 30, 1975) is an American writer. He is famous for writing books for young adults. His most well-known book is Thirteen Reasons Why, which came out in 2007 and became a bestseller.
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About Jay Asher's Early Life
Jay Asher was born in Arcadia, California. This was on September 30, 1975. He went to Cuesta Community College. Later, he studied at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. He left college early to become a writer. For many years, Asher tried to write children's picture books. During this time, he worked in different places. He worked at a shoe store, a trophy shop, and in libraries and bookstores.
Jay Asher's Writing Career
Jay Asher has written several popular books. His first big book was Thirteen Reasons Why. This novel for young adults became a New York Times bestseller in 2007.
He also wrote The Future of Us with Carolyn Mackler. Other books include What Light and Piper. Jay Asher has also created picture books and funny novels for middle schoolers.
Thirteen Reasons Why won many awards. It also got great reviews from famous authors. These authors include Ellen Hopkins and Sherman Alexie.
Books Becoming TV Shows
Jay Asher's novel, Thirteen Reasons Why, was considered for a movie. The actress Selena Gomez was thought to star in it. Later, Netflix made a TV series based on the book. This series started on March 31, 2017. Selena Gomez was one of the people who helped produce the show.
Jay Asher's Personal Life
Jay Asher married Joan Marie on September 7, 2002. He lives in California.
Published Works by Jay Asher
Jay Asher has written different kinds of books.
Young Adult Novels
- Thirteen Reasons Why (2007)
- The Future of Us (2011), co-written with Carolyn Mackler
- This book is about two teenagers, Josh and Emma. They used to be best friends. In 1996, Josh helps Emma set up her internet. They find Facebook, even though it hasn't been invented yet! On this special Facebook, they can see their lives 15 years in the future. They see their status updates and friends. They use this to try and change what happens in their future.
- What Light (2016)
- Sierra's family owns a Christmas tree farm in Oregon. It's a lovely place to grow up. But every year, they move to California to sell their trees. So Sierra lives two different lives. She has her life in Oregon and her life during Christmas in California. She always misses one place when she is in the other. Then, one Christmas, Sierra meets Caleb. This meeting starts to change her life.
Comics and Graphic Novels
- Piper (2017), a graphic novel. He wrote this with Jessica Freeburg. Jeff Stokely drew the pictures.
Non-fiction Books
- Sunny Boy: More Than a Family Story (2017), which is a memoir. A memoir is a true story about someone's life.
Book Adaptations
- 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020), a TV series. Brian Yorkey created this show. It is based on Jay Asher's novel Thirteen Reasons Why.
See also
In Spanish: Jay Asher para niños
