Jay Asher

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jay Asher
Occupation	Young Adult Author
Date Of Birth	Sep 30, 1975(1975-09-30)
Age	49
Birthplace	Arcadia
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Libra

Jay Asher Biography

Jay Asher is one of the most popular and richest Young Adult Author who was born on September 30, 1975 in Arcadia, California, United States. American author best known for his New York Times bestselling novel Thirteen Reasons Why. Asher is also known for a co-written work titled The Future of Us. In 2017, Thirteen Reasons Why was adapted into a successful Netflix series.

Author Sherman Alexie publicly praised Asher’s book Thirteen Reasons Why.

Jay Asher (born September 30, 1975) is an American writer and novelist. He is best known for writing the bestselling 2007 book Thirteen Reasons Why.

Asher married Joan Marie on September 7, 2002. Asher lives in California.

He has a brother named Nate Asher. In late 2010, he and his wife Joan Marie welcomed a son named Isaiah.

Jay Asher Net Worth

Jay Asher is one of the richest Young Adult Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jay Asher 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After graduating from California’s Cuesta Community College and before pursuing a full-time writing career, he briefly studied elementary education at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.

ABC’s mid-1990s teen drama, My So-Called Life, greatly influenced Asher’s work in the young adult fiction genre.

Asher was born in Arcadia, California, on September 30, 1975. He attended Cuesta Community College and later California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, before leaving during his junior year to pursue his career as a writer. Asher spent years trying to kick-start a career writing children’s picture books. During this time, Asher worked at a shoe store, a trophy shop, libraries, and bookstores.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jay Asher Dating?

According to our records, Jay Asher married to Joan Marie. As of December 1, 2023, Jay Asher’s is not dating anyone.

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In February 2018, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators announced that it had expelled and cut ties with Asher in 2017 following allegations of sexual harassment. Asher disputed that he was expelled stating that he left voluntarily, and filed a lawsuit against the society. Prior to the lawsuit the allegations were not publicly reported in the press. Asher maintains that the affairs were consensual and that he has been a target of harassment for a decade. Asher has not revealed the names of his accusers stating that he has no intention in doing so.

Facts & Trivia

Jay Ranked on the list of most popular Young Adult Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jay Asher celebrates birthday on September 30 of every year.

Does Jay Asher have kids?

Jay Asher
Notable works| Thirteen Reasons Why (2007)
Years active| 2007–present
Spouse| Joan Marie (m. 2002)
Children| 1

Why did Jay Asher write thirteen reasons?

“Thirteen Reasons Why” was partly inspired by a relative of Mr. Asher’s who had tried to commit suicide. The idea of using tape recordings, he said, came from a visit to a casino in Las Vegas, where Mr. Asher used a recorded audio guide on a tour of an exhibition about King Tutankhamen of Egypt.

Has Jay Asher won any awards?

Editor’s Choice, Book Sense Pick Winner, Chicago Public Library Best Books, Association of Booksellers for Children – Best Books, State Awards – Winner (voted on by students): Florida, Kansas, Kentucky.

Where is Jay Asher from?

Arcadia, CA

Is Thirteen Reasons Why a true story?

No, 13 Reasons Why is not based on a true story , and Hannah Baker is not a real person. The original writer of the story did open up about what 13 Reasons Why is based on, so keep reading to find out more.