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Quote by S. E. Hinton

“the person in this picture is really me.”

Quote by S. E. Hinton

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S. E. Hinton is an American author renowned for her young adult novels. Born on July 22, 1948, she achieved fame with her first novel 'The Outsiders' in 1967. Hinton's writing frequently delves into themes of teenage angst, social class, and the challenges of adolescence. more

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