It's Kind of a Funny Story- About the Author

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini is about a teenager named Craig Gilner who becomes really depressed and almost kills himself all because he is determined to succeed in life and he thinks that he's not good enough. Craig checks himself into a mental hospital and while he's there he meets many great new people, learns a lot, and helps himself get over his anxiety and finally get better. Ned Vizzini based this book on a real event that happened in his life. 85% of the story is actually true.

Ned began writing at the age of 15; his writing career began when an essay of his was published in the New York Press. Ned got a job at New York Times Magazine where he had to write articles concerning teenagers. At one point, he wrote an article that ended up developing into his first book Teen Angst? Naaah.... This story contains real life stories from when he was in high school.

Next Ned wrote Be More Chill. This book was about a teenage boy who was bullied in school. But the boy solves the problem by learning about a brain energizing computerized pill. It go many positive reviews. Ned Vizzini wrote many amazing books, especially these three that many teenagers can actually relate to.

"A book about depression that's not the least bit depressing"

-Teen Vogue