By Leigh Wingfeld
In an elementary school classroom, the teacher dims the lights and puts on a youtube video providing a crash course in a subject. The videos were always fun, interesting and just the right length. This core childhood memory wouldn’t have been the same for many Centre students without John Green. John Green, along with his brother, are responsible for the founding of the “Crash Course” Youtube channel, which provides quality educational content primarily for elementary and middle school aged students. Many students and teachers remember John Green from this accolade, but his work as an author is so much more.
Half of this iconic duo is coming to our campus! John Green is coming to the Norton Center on November 9th, 2026 7:30 PM-9:30PM. Described by the Norton Center as “a celebrated storyteller, educator and digital creator, Green has reached millions through his bestselling novels, film adaptation and nonfiction, including The Fault In Our Stars, Looking for Alaska and Everything is Tuberculosis.” Come to the Norton Fine Arts Center to enjoy a conversation with John Green about his life, experiences, and career that have shaped his creative style as a writer and connection with a digital community.