★ 8.3 
Writing
S.E. Hinton
S.E. Hinton is best known for Supernatural and The Outsiders. S.E. Hinton was born on July 22, 1948. S.E. Hinton is 78 years old (born July 22, 1948).
- Born
- July 22, 1948 (78 years old)
- Place of birth
- Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Biography
Susan Eloise Hinton (born July 22, 1948) is an American writer best known for her young-adult novels (YA) set in Oklahoma, especially The Outsiders (1967), which she wrote during high school. Hinton is credited with introducing the YA genre. She graduated from the University of Tulsa.
In 1988, she received the inaugural Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association for her cumulative contribution in writing for teens.
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In 1988, she received the inaugural Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association for her cumulative contribution in writing for teens.
Description above from the Wikipedia article S. E. Hinton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
★ 8.3 
★ 7.6 The Outsiders
Filmography
- 2005SupernaturalDiner Patron
- 1990The OutsidersCreator
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has S.E. Hinton been in?
S.E. Hinton is best known for Supernatural and The Outsiders.
When was S.E. Hinton born?
S.E. Hinton was born on July 22, 1948. (Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.)
How old is S.E. Hinton?
S.E. Hinton is 78 years old (born July 22, 1948).
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