ch as well (UXL Biographies). In high school, his ninth grade English teacher, Miss Cupp, inspired him by encouraging him to keep writing stories. John had always loved to write at a young age, and would continue to do so for the rest of his life.
             Steinbeck had a moderate education, and it is interesting that although his education was not high, he became a successful author of several classic books. In Salinas High School, Steinbeck was not exactly an "honor student". He would often daydream in class, and tell stories to his classmates instead of doing homework. It was not until his senior year that his aca
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