
Flowers for Algernon Facts:
Flowers for Algernon is an original short story written in 1959. The expanded novel version was written from 1962 to 1965.
Flowers for Algernon is a popular choice for classroom lesson plans. Analysis of Algernon gaining intelligence and then deteriorating along side Charlie makes a great lesson plan for helping children accept life.
Flowers for Algernon has been awarded the Hugo Award.