John Green and David Levithan's young adult novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson tells the story of two very different teenagers whose lives are brought together through pure coincidence. When the two discover that they share the same first and last name, it signals the beginning of a series of connections, all of which help certain characters within the text to grow, to learn, and to demonstrate a bit more compassion; for others, but often for themselves as well. Within its pages, the novel explores themes such as self-acceptance, compassion, and gratitude.