Adib Khorram

Adib Khorram (born 12 April, 1984) is an Iranian-American author who mainly writes young adult fiction. 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 before attending Vancouver Film School.

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
 * 2018–2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature
 * Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor

Personal life
Khorram was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he still lives. He identifies as gay. Khorram is biracial.