Khorram Adib (865 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. 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 AgendaDarius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He?s a Fractional Persian?half, his mom?s side?and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life.   Darius has never really fit in at home, and he?s sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn?t exactly help matters, and trying to explain his medication to his grandparents only makes things harder. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes. Soon, they?re spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop overlooking the city?s skyline. Sohrab calls him Darioush?the original Persian version of his name?and Darius has never felt more like himself than he does now that he?s Darioush to Sohrab.  Adib Khorram?s brilliant debut is for anyone who?s ever felt not good enough?then met a friend who makes them feel so much better than okay.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. STONEWALL HONOR BOOK ? In this companion novel to the award-winning Darius the Great Is Not Okay, Darius suddenly has it all: a boyfriend, an internship, a spot on the soccer team. It?s everything he?s ever wanted?so why isn?t he happy??Explores the intersection of Iranian and queer identity with aching tenderness and realism.??Abdi Nazemian, Stonewall Honor-winning author of Like a Love Story?Another wise and charming tale that explores all the complexities of intersectional identities with heart and humor.??Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for HomeDarius Kellner is having a bit of a year.Since his trip to Iran this past spring, a lot has changed. He?s getting along with his dad, and his best friend Sohrab is only a Skype call away. Between his first boyfriend, Landon, varsity soccer practices, and an internship at his favorite tea shop, things are falling into place. Then, of course, everything changes. Darius?s grandmothers are in town for a long visit, and Darius can?t tell whether they even like him. The internship is not going according to plan, Sohrab isn?t answering Darius?s calls, and Dad is far away on business. And Darius is sure he really likes Landon . . . but he?s also been hanging out with Chip Cusumano, former bully and current soccer teammate?and well, maybe he?s not so sure about anything after all. Darius was just starting to feel okay, like he finally knew what it meant to be Darius Kellner. But maybe okay isn?t good enough. Maybe Darius deserves better.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. ONE OF TIME'S BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME * A young teen--half Persian, half American--feels like he doesn't belong anywhere. But imagine his surprise when, on a summer visit to Iran, he makes a friend that changes everything. "Layered with complexities of identity, body image, and mental illness that are so rarely articulated in the voice of a teenage boy of color."--The New York Times "Heartfelt, tender, and so utterly real."--Becky Albertalli, award-winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the inspiration for the movie Love, Simon Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He's a Fractional Persian--half, his mom's side--and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life. Darius has never really fit in at home, and he's sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn't exactly help matters, and trying to explain his medication to his grandparents only makes things harder. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes. Soon, they're spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop overlooking the city's skyline. Sohrab calls him Darioush--the original Farsi version of his name--and Darius has never felt more like himself than he does now that he's Darioush to Sohrab. This book is for anyone who's ever felt not good enough--then met a friend who makes them feel so much better than okay. WILLIAM C. MORRIS AWARD WINNER * A Best Book of the Year: Wall Street Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, BuzzFeed, Boston Globe, and New York Public Library. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. ONE OF TIME'S BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME * A young teen--half Persian, half American--feels like he doesn't belong anywhere. But imagine his surprise when, on a summer visit to Iran, he makes a friend that changes everything. "Layered with complexities of identity, body image, and mental illness that are so rarely articulated in the voice of a teenage boy of color."--The New York Times "Heartfelt, tender, and so utterly real."--Becky Albertalli, award-winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the inspiration for the movie Love, Simon Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He's a Fractional Persian--half, his mom's side--and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life. Darius has never really fit in at home, and he's sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn't exactly help matters, and trying to explain his medication to his grandparents only makes things harder. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes. Soon, they're spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop overlooking the city's skyline. Sohrab calls him Darioush--the original Farsi version of his name--and Darius has never felt more like himself than he does now that he's Darioush to Sohrab. This book is for anyone who's ever felt not good enough--then met a friend who makes them feel so much better than okay. WILLIAM C. MORRIS AWARD WINNER * A Best Book of the Year: Wall Street Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, BuzzFeed, Boston Globe, and New York Public Library.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. ONE OF TIME'S BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME * A young teen--half Persian, half American--feels like he doesn't belong anywhere. But imagine his surprise when, on a summer visit to Iran, he makes a friend that changes everything. "Layered with complexities of identity, body image, and mental illness that are so rarely articulated in the voice of a teenage boy of color."--The New York Times "Heartfelt, tender, and so utterly real."--Becky Albertalli, award-winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the inspiration for the movie Love, Simon Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He's a Fractional Persian--half, his mom's side--and his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life. Darius has never really fit in at home, and he's sure things are going to be the same in Iran. His clinical depression doesn't exactly help matters, and trying to explain his medication to his grandparents only makes things harder. Then Darius meets Sohrab, the boy next door, and everything changes. Soon, they're spending their days together, playing soccer, eating faludeh, and talking for hours on a secret rooftop overlooking the city's skyline. Sohrab calls him Darioush--the original Farsi version of his name--and Darius has never felt more like himself than he does now that he's Darioush to Sohrab. This book is for anyone who's ever felt not good enough--then met a friend who makes them feel so much better than okay. WILLIAM C. MORRIS AWARD WINNER * A Best Book of the Year: Wall Street Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, BuzzFeed, Boston Globe, and New York Public Library.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. "Kiss & Tell is a total rush! Perfectly sweet and swoon worthy. I loved every page!" ? Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin? A smart, sexy YA novel about a boy band star, his first breakup, his first rebound, and what it means to be queer in the public eye, from award-winning author Adib KhorramHunter never expected to be a boy band star, but, well, here he is. He and his band Kiss & Tell are on their first major tour of North America, playing arenas all over the United States and Canada (and getting covered by the gossipy press all over North America as well). Hunter is the only gay member of the band, and he just had a very painful breakup with his first boyfriend--leaked sexts, public heartbreak, and all--and now everyone expects him to play the perfect queer role model for teens. But Hunter isn't really sure what being the perfect queer kid even means. Does it mean dressing up in whatever The Label tells him to wear for photo shoots and pretending never to have sex? (Unfortunately, yes.) Does it mean finding community among the queer kids at the meet-and-greets after K&T's shows? (Fortunately, yes.) Does it include a new relationship with Kaivan, the drummer for the band opening for K&T on tour? (He hopes so.) But when The Label finds out about Hunter and Kaivan, it spells trouble?for their relationship, for the perfect gay boy Hunter plays for the cameras, and, most importantly, for Hunter himself.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. "Kiss & Tell is a total rush! Perfectly sweet and swoon worthy. I loved every page!" ? Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin? A smart, sexy YA novel about a boy band star, his first breakup, his first rebound, and what it means to be queer in the public eye, from award-winning author Adib KhorramHunter never expected to be a boy band star, but, well, here he is. He and his band Kiss & Tell are on their first major tour of North America, playing arenas all over the United States and Canada (and getting covered by the gossipy press all over North America as well). Hunter is the only gay member of the band, and he just had a very painful breakup with his first boyfriend--leaked sexts, public heartbreak, and all--and now everyone expects him to play the perfect queer role model for teens. But Hunter isn't really sure what being the perfect queer kid even means. Does it mean dressing up in whatever The Label tells him to wear for photo shoots and pretending never to have sex? (Unfortunately, yes.) Does it mean finding community among the queer kids at the meet-and-greets after K&T's shows? (Fortunately, yes.) Does it include a new relationship with Kaivan, the drummer for the band opening for K&T on tour? (He hopes so.) But when The Label finds out about Hunter and Kaivan, it spells trouble?for their relationship, for the perfect gay boy Hunter plays for the cameras, and, most importantly, for Hunter himself.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A picture book celebrating Persian New Year by award-winning author Adib Khorram. Faidhi, Zainab (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. A picture book celebrating Persian New Year by award-winning author Adib Khorram. Faidhi, Zainab (illustrator).

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