Darius the Great Is Not Okay
Author: Adib Khorram
Darius doesn’t think he’ll ever be enough, in America or in Iran. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this unforgettable debut introduces a brilliant new voice in contemporary YA. Winner of the William C. Morris Debut Award”Heartfelt, tender, and so utterly real. I’d live in this book forever if I could.” – Becky Albertalli, award-winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Age….Read More
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