Stephen Chbosky wrote and directed the feature film adaptation of his award-winning novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower. He has worked in film and television, on projects including the film version of the smash-hit musical Rent; the TV show Jericho; and others. He also edited Pieces, a collection of short stories for Pocket Books. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Chbosky graduated from the University of Southern California's Filmic Writing Program. His first film, The Four Corners of Nowhere, premiered at Sundance Film Festival. Follow Stephen on Twitter @StephenChbosky.
"Charlie is such a completely good, pure human being (the way we
were supposed to come off the production line) that you wonder how
he sprang from the imagination of an ordinary adult author. . . .
Again and again throughout the book he exhibits that pure wisdom we
all like to read about and witness. And Stephen Chbosky doesn't let
us down. . . . In this culture where adolescence is a dirty word, I
hope nothing bad ever happens to this kid."
--Los Angeles Times
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a timeless story for every
young person who needs to understand that they are not alone. A
bright light in what can be a dark time. And just for the record, I
saw the movie adaptation four times. Read the book first. You'll
never forget it."
--Judy Blume
"[C]ould be a memo about the importance of inclusiveness."
--Washington Post
"A coming-of-age tale in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye
and A Separate Peace. . . . [Chbosky's] poignant reflections on
life, love and friendship are often inspirational and always
beautifully written."
--USA Today
"A quick sensation after it was published, earning cult status and
a place on many school reading lists."
--The New York Times
"Compelling. . . . Charlie is a likeable kid whose humor-laced
trials and tribulations will please both adults and teens."
--Booklist
"Depth and gravity. . . . bump[s] it. . . . into the cannon of high
school classics."
--NPR
"I honestly think that the world would be a better place if there
were more people like Charlie."
--Emma Watson
"Like Holden [Caulfield], Charlie oozes sincerity."
--Kirkus Reviews
"Once in a while, a novel comes along that becomes a generational
touchstone. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of those books,
a story so effortlessly told, with characters so truthfully
rendered, you can forget just how beautiful the writing actually
is. So I'm here to remind you: Chbosky is not just a great
storyteller, he's a master of his craft."
--R.J.Palacio, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder
"Palpably real. . . . Charlie develops from an observant wallflower
into his own man of action. . . . This report on his life will
engage teen readers for years to come."
--School Library Journal, starred review
"Twenty years after its initial publication, The Perks of Being a
Wallflower is somehow more resonant, more relevant, than ever. This
is the mark not just of a good book, but a classic one."
--Gayle Forman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay
and I Have Lost My Way
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