Bestselling author John Green returns to Orlando courtesy of your friendly neighborhood library

Get ready, Orlando — the man who had you chuckling through An Abundance of Katherines and sobbing uncontrollably with The Fault in Our Stars is coming back to where it all began.

This special event, “An Evening With Author John Green,” promises an engaging dive into his literary world, exploring the inspirations and creative processes behind his acclaimed works.

Green’s best-selling novels span the genres of young adult fiction, coming-of-age tales and romance with The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns. He has sold over 24 million books, translated into more than 55 languages. Beyond his writing, Green is also a YouTube pioneer, co-creating the Crash Course educational series and connecting with fans as one half of the Vlogbrothers.

Green’s visit marks the launch of the OCLS Lillian Louise Pharr Author Series, which aims to bring renowned authors to Orlando and foster meaningful literary conversations in the community.

For Green, this isn’t just a gig — it’s a homecoming. As an Orlando native, his ties to the city run deep. In fact, July 24, 2015, was officially proclaimed “John Green Day” by then-Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, celebrating the release of the Paper Towns movie adaptation (which was set in Orlando).

Much like in Green’s novels, be prepared to experience a rollercoaster of emotions — and welcome a fellow Orlandoan home.

8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, Steinmetz Hall, $30.

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This article appears in Jan 22-28, 2025.