Adib Khorram
Adib Khorram is an acclaimed American author known for his debut novel "Darius the Great Is Not Okay," which garnered numerous accolades, including the William C. Morris Award. Born in Kansas City, Khorram has a background in design and animation. His work often explores themes of identity, mental health, and cultural heritage. Beyond writing, Khorram enjoys tea, board games, and is an advocate for diverse storytelling in young adult literature.
Book summaries for books written by Adib Khorram
Quotes
I don't want to be the sick kid, the kid with a dead dad, the kid whose mom left to start a new life, the kid who's always the new kid.
Life is too short to hide who you are.
I’m not sure who I am, but I know who I’m not.
The thing about being an army brat is you just have to keep moving forward. Adapt and overcome.
I’m learning that sometimes, you have to be your own broody, beautiful, and brooding hero.
Depression isn’t a war you win. It’s a battle you fight every day.
Sometimes, the hardest things are the most rewarding.
I’m glad we’re a couple of misfits together.
People make mistakes, and sometimes they hurt people they care about.
Being different is what makes you special. It’s what makes you, you.
It’s okay to not be okay.
Home isn’t where you’re from, it’s where you find light when all grows dark.