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Adib Khorram (born 12 April, 1984) is an Iranian-American author who mainly writes young adult fiction.[1][2] He is most well known for his books Darius the Great is Not Okay, Darius the Great Deserves Better, and Kiss & Tell.[3][4]
Khorram studied technical theater and design at Southern Illinois University before attending Vancouver Film School.[5][6]
Khorram published his first novel, Darius the Great is Not Okay, in 2018 followed by the sequel, Darius the Great Deserves Better, in 2020.[3]
Accolades
- 2019 William C. Morris Debut Award[7]
- 2018–2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature[8]
- Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor[7]
Khorram was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he still lives.[9][10] He identifies as gay.[6][11] Khorram is biracial.[12][13]
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