Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on August 24, 1977)

Happy Birthday, John Green! May your day be filled with fewer paper towns and an abundance of cake—definitely more delicious than an abundance of Katherines. You've given us laughter, tears, existential crises (thanks for that), and unforgettable characters who remind us it's okay to feel infinite—even if we're just reading in pajamas.

From topping the New York Times Best Seller list with "The Fault in Our Stars" to inspiring countless readers worldwide through your heartfelt stories and witty vlogs—you've truly made our literary universe brighter. Here's hoping this birthday is as epic as Augustus Waters' metaphors—and far less tragic!