Aug 27, 2018
Adib Khorram's heartfelt and hilarious debut, DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY, releases on August 28, 2018, but it has already been earning rave reviews and praise. As one of the 2018 BookExpo Young Adult Buzz picks, DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY offers a meaningful exploration of heritage, identity and self-worth. Already struggling with depression and the stress of finding somewhere to fit in, he expects his first trip to Iran will only add to his sense of loneliness. So it comes as a surprise when he meets Sohrab, the Iranian teen living next door who opens his arms to Darius. But Darius' time in Iran is only temporary, and eventually he'll have to figure out how to be the person Sohrab discovered in him. In celebration of the release of the book, we spoke with Adib Khorram about Iranian culture, nerdiness and relationships. Check out our interview for the full scoop!