76 years old (Born on July 22, 1948)
Happy Birthday, S.E. Hinton! You set the bar rather high—writing a timeless novel like "The Outsiders" when you were just sixteen? Most teens struggle finishing their homework by Monday morning, let alone penning an American classic before graduation!With your remarkable stories and profound insight into youthful rebellion and camaraderie still captivating generations (and keeping English teachers gainfully employed!), it's clear you're no greaser or soc—you’re literature royalty. Congratulations on all you've achieved, including that prestigious Margaret Edwards Award—which we assume is somewhere next to Johnny's jean jacket.
Stay gold today—and always!
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