Hinton originally wrote The Outsiders primarily for herself, but the mother of one of her friends read a draft and thought that the book deserved a wider audience. Viking suggested that Hinton use her initials instead of her full name due to concerns that readers and reviewers alike would automatically dismiss a book about teenage boys written by a teenage girl.
What drove Hinton to write from a male point of view in the first place? As she explains on her website, the initial choice reflected her own sensibility, but it was also strategic. I have kept on using male characters because 1 boys have fewer books written for them, 2 girls will read boys' books, boys usually won't read girls', and 3 it is still the easiest for me. The book nearly went out of print before teachers and librarians recognized how much it resonated with young readers.
To date, the book has sold more than 14 million copies. The emergence of an authentic, relatable novel helped teachers reach students who had grown bored with the use of traditional textbooks in English classes.
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