Let's make this birthday one to remember.

55 years old (Born on August 15, 1969)

Happy Birthday, Erin Gruwell! May your day be filled with more joy than a classroom full of students finally realizing their journals aren't graded on spelling. Your incredible ability to inspire even the most reluctant writers has turned blank pages into powerful stories and transformed hesitant scribblers into confident authors.

Your dedication continues to remind us all that every voice matters—especially those who once thought punctuation was optional. Here's hoping this year brings you as much happiness and success as you've brought to countless students who've discovered their voices thanks to you. Keep inspiring, keep smiling, and remember: grammar mistakes build character!