Adib Khorram is an Iranian-American author who mainly writes

young adult fiction Young adult literature (YA) is typically written for readers aged 12 to 18 and includes most of the themes found in adult fiction, such as family dysfunction, substance abuse, alcoholism, and sexuality. It is characterized by simpler world build ...

. He is most well known for his books '' Darius the Great is Not Okay'', ''Darius the Great Deserves Better'', and ''Kiss & Tell''.

Career

Khorram studied technical theater and design at

Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois. Board of trustees The university is governed by the nine member SIU Board of T ...

before attending

Vancouver Film School Vancouver Film School (VFS) is a private entertainment arts school located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1987, it has achieved international recognition. The Vancouver Film School has campus locations around Downtown Vancouve ...

. Khorram published his first novel, ''Darius the Great is Not Okay'', in 2018 followed by the sequel, ''Darius the Great Deserves Better'', in 2020.

Accolades

* 2019 William C. Morris Debut Award * 20182019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature * Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor

Personal life

Khorram was born and raised in

Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri, abbreviated KC or KCMO, is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri by List of cities in Missouri, population and area. The city lies within Jackson County, Missouri, Jackson, Clay County, Missouri, Clay, and Pl ...

, where he still lives. He is gay and biracial.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Khorram, Adib 1984 births Living people American writers of Iranian descent American gay writers Southern Illinois University alumni Vancouver Film School alumni Writers from Kansas City, Missouri