S.E. Hinton is an American author best known for her young adult novels set in Oklahoma, especially The Outsiders. She began writing at the age of 15 and published her first novel, The Outsiders, at the age of 17. Her other works include That Was Then, This Is Now, Rumble Fish, Tex, and Taming the Star Runner. Hinton's books have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold more than 14 million copies. She has received numerous awards, including the American Library Association's Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in young adult literature. Hinton continues to write and speak about the importance of young adult literature and the power of storytelling.