Ned Vizzini
Born in 1981
Young Adult
Ned Vizzini was an American author known for his young adult novels.
He grew up in Brooklyn and attended Stuyvesant High School, which inspired settings and characters in his books.
Vizzini began his writing career as a teenager, publishing articles in the New York Press and essays in the New York Times Magazine.
His experiences led to his first book, a collection of essays titled "Teen Angst? Naaah...." He attended Hunter College and lived in New York City.
Vizzini's work often drew from his personal experiences, including his time at Stuyvesant.
Tragically, Vizzini died by suicide in 2013, adding a poignant layer to his writings on mental health.
