Jay Asher

3 Series

Jay Asher is an American author known for his young adult novels. While attending Cuesta College, he wrote two children's books and later transferred to California Polytechnic State University, leaving during his senior year to focus on writing. Asher has worked various jobs, including as a shoe salesman and in bookstores and libraries.

Jay Asher's "Th1rteen R3asons Why," also known as "13 Reasons Why," follows Clay Jensen as he discovers cassette tapes recorded by his classmate Hannah Baker, who explains the thirteen reasons she took her own life. In "The Future of Us," co-authored with Carolyn Mackler, Emma discovers a mysterious website that reveals her future, prompting her and her best friend Josh to navigate the consequences of their actions. "Piper," written with Jessica Freeburg, explores the life of a girl who must confront her past and make difficult choices to shape her future. Each novel delves into the profound impact of choices and the intricate web of human relationships.