Early Life
She was born in this city and state.
Tulsa,Oklahoma
The two rival groups in The Outsiders.
Socs and the Greasers
The novel is told from this character's point of view
Ponyboy
The major award honored Hinton's lasting contribution to YA Literature
Hinton helped establish this literary genre.
Young adult (YA) literature
She attended this high school while writing her novel, The Outsiders.
Will Rogers High School.
Many characters struggle with this personal journey during adolescence.
identity
The type of narration used in the novel.
First-person narration
This organization gave her the Edwards Award.
American Library Association
Her novel is still widely taught in these institutions.
Serious or complex issues
Hinton began writing The Outsiders at this age.
15 years old
This major theme focuses on economic differences between groups.
social class conflict
The use of slang and causal speech helps create this effect.
realism/believable dialogue
These two novels were directed into films by Francis Ford Coppola
The Outsiders and Rumble Fish
This is the main reason S.E Hinton's work remains relevant over 50 years later.
realistic portrayal of teem struggles and authentic voice