1. The Outsiders Notes

2. About the Author: S.E. Hinton= Susan Eloise Hinton. She tried to conceal her female identity so she would not alienate male readers. Born in Tulsa, OK in 1950; lived there most of her life. Began writing The Outsiders at age 15; it was published when she was 17. Received a D in her creative writing class while composing the book. Wrote about what she saw around her; The Outsiders was inspired by the beating of one of her greaser friends.

3. The Outsiders Looks at stereotypes and class distinctions amongst teens. Looks at stereotypes and class distinctions amongst teens. Was an instant bestseller. Was an instant bestseller. This book began a major change in young adult literature. Rather than writing about perfect families and perfect lives, writers began addressing what happened in real teenage life. This book began a major change in young adult literature. Rather than writing about perfect families and perfect lives, writers began addressing what happened in real teenage life. She went on to write That Was Then, This Is Now, Rumble Fish, and Tex. She went on to write That Was Then, This Is Now, Rumble Fish, and Tex.