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3 episodes with adib khorram
3 episodes with adib khorram
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2 episodes with adib khorram
2 episodes with adib khorram
2 episodes with adib khorram
3 episodes with adib khorram
2 episodes with adib khorram
Sometimes we do episodes where I know a fair amount about the subject and end up on a three minute digression about picture palaces. And sometimes I've only started to learn about a topic — or read within a genre — and am absolutely thrilled to spend an hour listening to someone else's expertise. That's what we're doing today with queer romance writer Adib Khorram: tackling your questions on everything from how to feel about queer romance written by straight people, why so many romance plots are M/M, where to find great trans romance, and so much more. And as with every episode in our romance series: you do not have to be an avid romance reader to find all of this interesting. (Although this episode might get you interested in becoming an avid romance reader!) Join the ranks of paid subscribers and get bonus content, access to the discussion threads, ad-free episodes, and the knowledge that you're supporting an indie pod trying to make its way in the world. If you're already a subscriber-- thank you! Join us in the discussion thread for this episode! Got a question or idea for a future episode? Let us know here. To hear more, visit culturestudypod.substack.com
Jeff & Will kick off the show by celebrating the podcast's ninth anniversary! They also recommend the movie musical "Glitter and Doom." Jeff reviews "I'll Have What He's Having" by Adib Khorram and "Marshmallow Mountain" by M.A. Wardell and A.J. Truman. M.A. (aka Matt) and A.J. talk to Jeff about their first time collaboration for "Marshmallow Mountain." They discuss how they met and how online friendship turned into becoming co-writers. Matt and A.J. share the inspirations for Marsh and Data, how their writing styles for humor, emotions, and spiciness blended together, and how they went from writing a standalone book to writing a series. Complete show notes for episode 466 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, November 18. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!
Here are a few highlights from our conversation with the award-winning Adib Khorram: How his notes app has come to be bursting with character ideas and peoples' idiosyncrasies Impact of theater school on character-building Operating as a subconsciously-driven artist How his starting place for creating character differs from other authors Prioritization of character vs plot vs world building Revision as the time to sharpen or dull edges of character Why you may want to think twice before eating a D.C. taco from a gas station ADIB KHORRAM is the author of DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY, which earned the William C. Morris Debut Award, the Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature, and a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor, as well as a multitude of other honors and accolades. His followup, DARIUS THE GREAT DESERVES BETTER, received three starred reviews, was an Indie Bestseller, and received a Stonewall Honor. His latest novel, KISS & TELL, received four starred reviews. His debut picture book, SEVEN SPECIAL SOMETHINGS: A NOWRUZ STORY was released in 2021. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri, where people don't usually talk about themselves in the third person. LINKS: Website: www.adibkhorram.com IG: Adib Khorram First listen to Adib's overshare, then watch him white-knuckle (and crush) his speech at the FYE Conference in 2020
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Known for his award-winning young adult books, Khorram's latest book is a foray into the romance genre. In “I'll Have What He's Having," the main characters are awkward, a little unlucky-in-love, and entirely food and wine obsessed.
In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with two talented children's book authors, Alice Faye Duncan and Adib Khorram. Alice shared her brand new book, "I Gotta Sing," which is a delightful story about a baby who sings with barnyard animals to avoid bath time. She infused the book with the joy and energy of African American spirituals and Delta Blues, creating an interactive and engaging experience for young readers. Alice spoke passionately about the importance of bringing joy and happiness to children through her writing. She believes that each of us has a responsibility to spread joy and positivity, especially in a world that can sometimes feel heavy and overwhelming. The vibrant illustrations in "I Gotta Sing" perfectly capture this spirit of joy and movement, making it a book that kids (and their parents) will want to read again and again. We also got to know Adib Khorram and his new book, "Bijan Always Wins," which explores the competitive nature of childhood. Adib drew inspiration from his own experiences as a child, when he was obsessed with winning at everything, from video games to tying his shoes. He shared how this theme of winning and losing is something that is often ingrained in us from a very young age, and how it can shape our identities and relationships. Throughout the conversation, both authors emphasized the power of storytelling to connect people, foster empathy, and bring more light into the world. Whether it's through the uplifting spirituals in "I Gotta Sing" or the relatable struggles of a young boy in "Bijan Always Wins," these books have the potential to make a lasting impact on the lives of young readers. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!
Adib Khorram talks with Jeff about his new YA novel, "The Breakup Lists." He discusses what inspired the story of stage manager Jackson and swimmer-turned-actor Liam, including some elements that come from Adib's real life. We also find out about how Adib approached the deaf representation in the book, why he chose the plays he did to be staged within the book, and scenes that got left behind. Of course, Adib's got some great recommendations too. Complete show notes for episode 452 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on April 8. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!
Marissa chats with Adib Khorram about his new YA romantic comedy, THE BREAKUP LISTS. Also discussed in the episode: the challenges of pandemic books and virtual launches, the positive influence of We Need Diverse Books, having fun mining your own experiences for fiction, showcasing the people who work behind-the-scenes in theater, identifying and consciously including themes in a book, discovering a character's voice, making yourself laugh during the writing, researching and including disability and intersectionality representation, winning awards, and so much more!Show notes: Pretty Gritty Tours: https://www.prettygrittytours.com/index.html We Need Diverse Books: https://diversebooks.org/ Agent Janet Reid's blog: https://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/ The Folgers Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMwFWDIFVCUThe Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Writing Mastery Academy Use the code HAPPYWRITER at WritingMastery.com for $20 off your first year of unlimited access.Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free.Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
On our mid-month check in for November 2023, we review the latest Asian American book and publishing announcements, as well as follow up on the recent Scholastic book fair controversy as well as checking in on the latest literary awards!Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news:We Will Go to Jinju by Grace M. ChoThe Typing Lady and To Live for Now by Ruth OzekiTea Is Love written by Adib Khorram; illust by Hanna ChaMustafa's Mithai by Sana Rafi; illust by Nabi H. AliBadge Quest by Guy KopsombutPig Town Party by Lian ChoA Hanbok for Hana by Korena Di Roma Howley; illust by Jaime KimAloha Everything by Kaylin Melia George; illust by Mae WaiteChang'e on the Moon by Katrina Moore; illust by Cornelia LiThe Salt Princess by Anoosha SyedIf You're Reading This, I'm Dead and The Comment Section by Arvin Ahmadi Somewhere in the Gray by Michelle Jing ChanInside the Compost Bin by Melody Sumaoang Plan; illust by Rong Pham & Vinh NguyenDreamslinger by Graci KimMade for More by Chloe Ito Ward; illust by Gael Abary*Support the podcast by supporting our new Patreon*Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba November 2023 pick is Squire by Nadia Shammas & Sara AlfageehThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Jeff is joined by special guest co-host, author Julian Winters, to talk about favorite young adult books of 2022. They discuss books by Kalynn Bayron, Aaron H. Aceves, Erik J. Brown, A.L. Graziadei, Simon James Green, Kosoko Jackson, Adib Khorram, Phil Stamper, R. Eric Thomas, as well as one from Julian. In addition, Jeff and Julian get into the spirit of the season discussing holiday traditions and a favorite childhood gift. Complete shownotes for episode 408 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!
Soooo. . .most of this latte is tepid/weird/fine. The super tasty whipped cream on top, though, includes Mark Oshiro's You Only Live Once, David Bravo; Mark Oshiro's Anger is a Gift; Will Taylor's The Language of Seabirds; Adib Khorram's Darius the Great duology; and of course, the long-awaited Adam Silvera prequel, The First to Die at the End.
Hey Should-Heads! We're all excited for summer because we get to do all of our favorite things! So whether you're looking forward to hiking or spending time with family or staying inside and avoiding all other humans, we have you covered! We're also approaching our second anniversary of the podcast, so we mention a bunch of other episodes. And there's a special cameo from Mom-of-the-Pod Becky. Enjoy!Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one. Check out our recommendations here: https://libro.fm/playlists/2450 Links Mentioned:Interview with Michael Koryta: https://www.whatyoushouldread.com/1101233/7998427-you-should-read-never-far-away-with-author-michael-koryta Klara and the Sun book club: https://www.whatyoushouldread.com/1101233/8323205-you-should-read-klara-and-the-sun-book-club-episode-with-angie-kim Interviews with Adib Khorram: https://www.whatyoushouldread.com/1101233/4943663-you-should-read-darius-the-great-is-not-okay-with-author-adib-khorram and https://www.whatyoushouldread.com/1101233/9979707-you-should-read-kiss-tell-with-special-guest-adib-khorram Interview with Sara Paretsky: https://www.whatyoushouldread.com/1101233/10454829-you-should-read-the-v-i-warshawski-series-by-sara-paretsky-author-interview Follow What You Should Read: Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast
May is officially recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. To learn more about this, you can visit Mental Health America, NAMI, or our local NAMI organization, NAMI of Delaware & Morrow Counties. We have a selection of titles for all ages across the spectrum of mental health disorders this week - It's Kind of a Funny Story based on the book by Ned Vizzini, Infinitely Polar Bear, The Color of Hope, We're Not Broken by Eric Garcia, Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram and Stuntboy, In the Meantime by Jason Reynolds. This week's recommendations come to us from Rachel, teen librarian at the Orange Branch, and Bridget, children's specialist at the Delaware Branch. Rachel recommends Challenger Deep by Neal Schusterman. Bridget recommends You Have Feelings All the Time by Deborah Farmer Kris, Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival, When Sadness is at Your Door by Eva Eland and Catching Thoughts by Bonnie Clark to explore different topics surrounding mental health in youngsters. These titles are all picture books for caregivers and children to enjoy together. Do you have a topic you want to hear us cover? Please email libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org Music Credit: Blippy Trance by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5759-blippy-trance License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Join us in celebrating the many wonderful voices. Also, there is a point to short stories, and Gabriel draws the line at centipede gaming chairs. Books mentioned in this episode: In the Country: Stories by Mia Alvar, Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram, and Kundo Wakes Up by Saad Z. Hossain. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepitfictional/message
This week on Next Reads, Erin reads the first chapter of HopePunk by Preston Norton. Read-alikes include: Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli Dress Codes for Small Towns by Courtney Stevens I wish you all the best by Mason Deaver Darius the Great is not okay by Adib Khorram
Author Adib Khorram explores the complexities of being queer in the public eye in his latest YA book, Kiss & Tell. Hunter is a role model for queer teens — a boy band star currently touring North America. But with that stardom comes a lot to juggle, especially when his love life is under the microscope of public pressure. Adib joins Chelsea Regan to discuss writing his novel and all things boy bands, including the eternal question: NSYNC or Backstreet Boys? This episode contains an instance of mild swearing. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm. Buy audiobooks while supporting your local bookstore. Libro.fm has a special offer for Bookstacked readers. Get TWO audiobooks for the price of one with your first month of membership when using the code Bookstacked. Click here to get started. Get in touch … Let your voice be heard! There are several ways you can get in touch with us and interact with the show. Your messages might be included in the next episode! Record and send us a voice message! Follow and talk to us through Twitter! Send us an old-fashioned email! Follow the guest and host … Deborah Falaye: AdibKhorram.com, @adibkhorram (Instagram), @adibkhorram (Twitter), @adib.khorram (TikTok) Chelsea Regan: @pluckybookmark (Instagram), @chelsearegan17 (Twitter)
We talk with Adib about his newest book, Kiss & Tell! We deep dive into favorite boy bands, the inspiration for writing this newest book, favorite characters in Kiss & Tell, queer stereotypes, writing advice, the importance of queer representation, and more! You can find Adib on Instagram at @adibkhorram, on Twitter at @adibkorram, and on his website https://adibkhorram.com/ If you want to buy any of Adib's books or the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support
Future forecaster and game designer Jane McGonigal joins us to discuss Imaginable: How To See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything—Even Things That Seem Impossible Today (Spiegel & Grau, March 22), “a fascinating book about how the future does not have to be an undiscovered country.” Then our editors join with their reading recommendations for the week, with books by Adib Khorram, Chuck Klosterman, and Joe Mungo Reed.
The guys kick off with a preview of biographies coming this spring, including books by Harvey Fierstein, Grace Ellis & Hannah Templer, Alexandra Billings, Randy Rainbow, Nyle DiMarco, Rob Kearney & Eric Rosswood, Tom Daley, and Colton Haynes. Will also reviews the V.C. Andrews biography "The Woman Beyond the Attic: The V.C. Andrews Story" by Andrew Neiderman. Next it's a look at upcoming young adult books from authors Erik J. Brown, Steven Salvatore, Julian Winters, Adib Khorram, Kosoko Jackson, F.T. Lukens, Robbie Couch, Shaun David Hutchinson, and Jordan Greene. Jeff also reviews "Spin Me Right Round" by David Valdes, "Right Where I Left You" by Julian Winters, and talks about his latest reading in the "Superman: Son of Kal-El" series. Complete shownotes for episode 365 along with a transcript of the show are at BigGayFictionPodcast.com. Big Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find many more outstanding podcasts at frolic.media/podcasts!
In his novels, Kansas City author Adib Khorram shows aspects of his life that were "erased" from his own high school curricula. His main characters are Iranian, or gay, or both; they sing in boy bands and play soccer. Except now his work is being targeted by book-banning campaigns.
Hey Should-Heads! We're so excited to have Adib Khorram back on the show! We loved his Darius the Greatduology and were very excited when we heard about Kiss & Tell. We discuss all three; Kiss & Tell comes out March 22.RELATED EPISODE: our first interview with Adib Khorram Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout you can get your first two books for the price of one. Check out our recommendations here: https://libro.fm/playlists/2450 Follow Adib Khorram:Website: https://adibkhorram.com/ Twitter at @adibkhorram TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adib.khorram Newsletter: https://adibkhorram.com/newsletter Instagram: @adibkhorram Follow What You Should Read: Twitter: @wysr_podcast Instagram: @wysr_podcast
In this episode, I review the three books that I read for the month of September - SPOILERS! We are Not Free by Tracy Chee (384), The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa (274), and Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram (316) Special thank you to my school librarian CN for recommending We are Not Free and Darius the Great is Not Okay! September Book count: 3 books and 974 pages 2021 Total Book count: 24 books, 7677 pages *Links mentioned: Densho: The Japanese American Legacy Project: https://densho.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org/Home
What can you do when you feel disconnected from your family, and your culture? Darius is a 'fractional Persian', and speaks better Klingon than Farsi. And his first trip to Iran is about to change his life. In this episode, we chat about Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram. We discuss what causes and maintains depression, cultural understandings of mental illness, and reflect on the role of medication. Our website: novelfeelings.com | Twitter, Instagram and Goodreads: @novel_feelings
In this bookish episode, we discuss both The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon and Darius The Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram. When Shay Goldstein has been a producer at her Seattle public radio station, her boss decides Shay and Dominic are the perfect co-hosts for a new show 'The Ex Talk' where two exes discuss their relationship. While Shay and Dominic haven't dated, given how much they already despise each other, it's perfect. In Darius The Great Is Not Okay, Darius is about to take his first-ever trip to Iran while battling depression and meets Sohrab, the boy next door who changes everything and becomes a friend Darius needs.As always, will either of these books make it onto the shelf? Or will it split the sand for these two hosts?- - - - - - - - -Have you read this book, get in touch to let us know your thoughts or if you have any book recommendations you'd love to see us tackle, let us know on any of the below as we're always looking to expand our library. Instagram | Twitter or at our email theislandlibrary@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - If you fancy joining us at our virtual book club, you can find more information at theislandlibrary.com and click the tab 'Book Club'. We meet once a month on a Sunday at 3pm (London Timezone).We also have a Patreon if you fancy supporting us. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theislandlibpod)
For this episode, Carrie and Jake read 'Darius the Great Deserves Better' by Adib Khorram. Carrie is a pretty good shell. Jake is making unapproved tea. Is penis mockery just part of growing up? Why are the parents in this book different from other YA parents? These questions are addressed in a spoiler-filled discussion. We recommend reading the book before listening! If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our Goodreads page at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/188869-love-ya-like-crazy, or tweet to us at https://twitter.com/loveYApod, or email us at podcast at loveYAlikecrazy.com. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for designing the Love YA Like Crazy icon, to the Sentimental Favorites for the use of their song 'Hey There', and to Charlie McCarron for the 'Love YA Like Crazy' tag. You can help support production of this podcast, and get rewards in return, via our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/loveYAlikecrazy .
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram. Written for: Teens Genre: realistic fiction Themes: depression, self identity, lgbtqia+, Persian culture, Iran, family Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28darius%20the%20great%20is%20not%20okay%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
S6 E10: In this episode, meet Adib Khorram, Tess Sharpe, and Benjamin Dreyer. Go behind the mic to learn what it was like to record a picture book celebrating the Persian New Year, a YA thriller about a con artist's daughter, and a young readers' adaptation of a certain radical grammatical guide. There’s so much to learn and enjoy in this episode. Join us! Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story by Adib Khorram: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/621983/seven-special-somethings-a-nowruz-story/ The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671421/the-girls-ive-been/ Dreyer's English (Adapted for Young Readers) by Benjamin Dreyer: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/625381/dreyers-english-adapted-for-young-readers/
Episode 6: Let's talk YA (Young Adult) fiction and a book of poetry with our niece, Sydney. We discuss: Spy School Revolution, by Stuart Gibbs; The One and Only Bob, by Katherine Applegate; Chasers of the Light: Poems from the Typewriter Series, by Tyler Knott Gregson; Salt to the Sea, by Ruta Sepetys; The Cousins, by Karen McManus; One of Us Is Lying, by Karen McManus; One of Us Is Next, by Karen McManus, Darius the Great Is Not Okay, by Adib Khorram; Darius the Great Deserves Better, by Adib Khorram.To purchase any of the books we discuss in this episode, click the link below to be routed to our bookshop page.Click here!https://bookshop.org/shop/youvegottoreadthis(Disclosure: We are an affiliate of Bookshop LLC and will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.)To reach us via e-mail - YouveGotToReadThis@outlook.com(NO APOSTROPHE in the e-mail address)
Hannah recommends recent picture books that go well with some YA favorites and under-sung gems. She is also happy to provide potato chip and cheese pairings upon request via Twitter or Instagram
It's here! The last episode of the season! We talk to the wonderful Adib Khorram. Adib talks to us about his YA book career, growing up with his grandmother, sister and mother and dating during quarantimes.Adlib's badass lady is actress Michelle Yeoh. @michelleyeoh_officialOur featured organization is Fair Fight Action https://fairfight.com/We were drinking the most delicious Crystal Gem (gin, vermouth, pamplemousse, rose water, salt)
For this episode, Carrie and Jake read 'Darius the Great is Not Okay' by Adib Khorram. Carrie does some Google Maps research, Jake mentions Puppetry of the Penis, and they have a brief discussion of teasplaining, while completely failing to talk about truck nuts, alas. Spoilers abound, so we recommend reading the book before listening! This episode features a clip from the early Lonely Island song 'The Heist', and a couple of brief excerpts from the 'Darius the Great is Not OK' audiobook, narrated by Michael Levi Harris. The episode ends with a recording of 'The Lion Song' by Jake's cousin David, who recently died of COVID-19. You can hear a few of David's songs on Jake's soundcloud. If you have any comments or suggestions, join us on our Goodreads page at https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/188869-love-ya-like-crazy, or tweet to us at https://twitter.com/loveYApod, or email us at podcast at loveYAlikecrazy.com. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks to Shaenon K. Garrity for designing the Love YA Like Crazy icon, to the Sentimental Favorites for the use of their song 'Hey There', and to Charlie McCarron for the 'Love YA Like Crazy' tag. You can help support production of this podcast, and get rewards in return, via our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/loveYAlikecrazy .
In the first book club discussion of 2021, we are thrilled to discuss Adib Khorram's Darius the Great Is Not Okay. This brilliant young adult lit book addresses so many important topics including family heritage, bullying, friendship, family dynamics, managing depression, and so many other issues with nuance and humor. If you're interested in discussing this one, it's also our Unabridged Podcast Buddy Read this month! We'll be talking about it on January 11th and 25th on Instagram. Just message us to join! Bookish Check-in Ashley - Marie Lu’s Skyhunter Jen - Patrick deWitt’s The Sisters Brothers Sara - Rachel Hawkins’s The Wife Upstairs Our Pairings Ashley - David Yoon’s Frankly in Love Jen - Erika L. Sánchez’s I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Sara - Sarah Moon’s Sparrow Mentioned in Episode Charles Portis’s True Grit A. S. King’s Everybody Sees the Ants Leigh Bardugo’s Crooked Kingdom Neil Shusterman’s Scythe Brigid Kemmerer’s A Curse So Dark and Lonely Give Me One - A Series You Want to Finish but Haven't Listen in to hear our responses to this great topic suggested by one of our Unabridged Ambassadors! (Click to learn more about the ambassador program!) Interested in what else we're reading? Check out our Featured Books page. Want to support Unabridged? Check out our Merch Store! Become a patron on Patreon. Follow us @unabridgedpod on Instagram. Like and follow our Facebook Page. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our Teachers Pay Teachers store. Follow us @unabridgedpod on Twitter. Subscribe to our podcast and rate us on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher. Check us out on Podbean. Please note that we a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Saved By The Bell mega-fan Brenna introduces Joe to the wonders of Pacific Palisades as we tackle the very self-aware new version, who is surprisingly smart, class-oriented and progressive. It's also very funny!We also follow-up on our holiday activities.Brenna:Mind the Gap, Dash & Lily by Rachel Cohn & David LevithanDarius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib KhorramLong Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason ReynoldsJoe:PEN15Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaSlay by Brittney MorrisWanna connect with the show? Follow us at our new Twitter handle @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteHave something longer to say or a minisode topic? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!
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YA author Adib Khorram returns to Wits’ End to talk about Iranian culture, the importance of reading stories outside of the cultural mainstream, the importance of representation in YA literature, his new book Darius the Great Deserves Better and more. Follow Shah & the Wits’ End Podcast: Twitter: @_shahcomics Wits’ End Twitter: @witsendpod YouTube: Wits’ End YouTube Instagram: @shah_comics Support Wits’ End on Ko-Fi!: https://ko-fi.com/witsendpodcastwithshahemami Adib’s media: Twitter: @adibkhorram Instagram: @adibkhorram Website: https://adibkhorram.com/ Adib’s first Wits’ End interview: https://witsendpod.com/podcast-episodes/36-adib-khorram-darius-the-great-is-not-okay?rq=adib
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Special guest Jessica Pryde, of our When In Romance podcast, dives into Darius The Great Is Not OK by Adib Khorram. This episode is sponsored by Tor Teen. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy belated National Book Lovers day to our WYSR family! Today we are chatting with Adib Kohrram, author of Darius the Great is Not Okay. During the interview we discuss why the show “Star Trek: Next Generation” brings families together; Adib gives us some tips for getting through the Corona-times (hint: it involves Animal Crossing); and we learn the behind-the-scenes story of how the forthcoming sequel, Darius the Great Deserves Better, came to be. We are so grateful to Adib for joining us on the podcast. If you haven't read Darius the Great is Not Okay yet, you absolutely should. And be sure to visit Adib's website to pre-order the sequel Darius the Great Deserves Better and get some beautiful art cards. You can also learn more about his forthcoming picture book “Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story.” Follow Adib https://adibkhorram.com/preorder Twitter at @adibkhorramInstagram: @adibkhorramFollow What You Should Read:Twitter: @wysr_podcastInstagram: @wysr_podcastGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfNtid_b0R14otSPRZTkmQwww.whatyoushouldread.com
The 50th episode is a look back at host Shah's favorite moments with guests during the Wits' End Podcast. Guests in order of appearance are: -Ann Nocenti—00:38 (full episode) -Nate Powell —3:22 (full episode) -Elsa Charretier— 10:46 (full episode) -Tom Scioli—11:49 (full episode) -Aditya Bidikar— 12:52 (full episode) -Ram V— 15:10 (full episode) -Bryan Edward Hill— 17:04 (full episode) -Darick Robertson— 18:31 (full episode) -Pete Doree— 20:41 (full episode) -Geoffrey Krawczyk— 23:32 (full episode) -Jim Rugg— 26:17 (full episode) -Jennifer DeRoss— 28:28 (full episode) -Jim Mahfood— 32:10 (full episode) -Adib Khorram—41:50 (full episode) -Benjamin Marra— 48:05 (full episode) -John Siuntres— 49:19 (full episode) -Nick Cagnetti— 52:36 (full episode) -Zack Kruse— 55:09 (full episode) -Dean Haspiel— 57:00 (full episode) Follow Shah & the Wits’ End Podcast: Twitter: @_shahcomics Wits’ End Twitter: @witsendpod YouTube: Wits’ End YouTube Instagram: @shah_comics Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/witsendpodcastwithshahemami
For this episode of The Write Time, we have the pleasure of visiting with award-winning author Adib Khorram. Adib is the author of Darius The Great is Not Okay and his next book, Darius The Great Deserves Better, will be released August 25, 2020. Leading the discussion will be Aram Kabodian, a longtime educator, the 2016 MCTE Middle School Teacher of the Year, and a Red Cedar Writing Project teacher-leader.
Enjoy our presentation of Darius the Great is Not Okay written by Adib Khorram and published by Penguin Random House.Half-Persian Darius Kellner is depressed and feeling like he doesn't fit in at his Chapel Hill high school, but his first-ever trip to Iran is about to change his life.The trip gets off to a rocky start when Darius' Persian family doesn't understand his clinical depression. 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.This title has won the William C. Morris Debut Award.Darius the Great Is Not Okay is recommended for ages 12+ for some language and innuendo. Please see common sense media for more information and reviews: https://bit.ly/DariusReviewsThis title is available in the following formats through Libby by Overdrive. Ebook: https://bit.ly/DariusLibbyEbookAudiobook: https://bit.ly/DariusLibbyAudiobookPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Sad Clown (excerpt) by Orquesta Arrecife. Licensed under CC BY-SA 1.0 http://www.opsound.org/artist/orquestaarrecife/
This week’s episode is sponsored by Penguin Young Readers Group, publishers of Darius the Great Deserves Better by Adib Khorram (https://www.kirkusreviews.com/contest/darius-the-great/). In our lead interview, bestselling novelist Max Brooks discusses Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre (Dey Street, June 16). Then Kirkus’ editors make their weekly reading recommendations, with books by Ben Clanton, Abdi Nor Iftin, Robert Kolker, and Connie Schultz.
Kansas City native and YA author Adib Khorram has a deep love of storytelling. After a lifetime of feeling erased from popular culture, he wrote a story on he could tell—Darius the Great is Not Okay. The story follows Darius Kellner, a half Iranian kid who has always felt like an outsider as he embarks on his first trip to Iran with his family. The book dives into diaspora, feeling like an outsider, Iranian culture, living with depression, feeling like you belong when you’re around people of a similar culture, connecting with family and more. Adib talks to Wits’ End host Shah Emami about tea, being Iranian-American, Iranian food and culture. They go over the process of making tea, cooking Iranian dishes and cover Adib’s Darius book(s). While covering the importance of representation in YA literature, Adib and Shah talk about Adib’s upcoming projects—Darius the Great Deserves Better and Seven Special Somethings. Adib’s media: Twitter: @adibkhorram Instagram: @adibkhorram Website: https://adibkhorram.com/ Follow Shah & the Wits’ End Podcast: Twitter: @_shahcomics Wits’ End Twitter: @witsendpod Website: https://witsendpod.com/ Instagram: @shah_comics Rate & review Wits’ End on iTunes!
In this conversation with Adib Khorram, young adult fiction writer, we get to hear about the experiences of growing up as a neem-Rooni. Adib was raised in Kansas City, Missouri by an Iranian father and American mother. He didn't grow up speaking the language, but grew up infused in the culture, which he learned to appreciate after going off to college. He had some great insight and wisdom to share about passing on Iranian language and culture to the next generation.
In this conversation with Adib Khorram, young adult fiction writer, we get to hear about the experiences of growing up as a neem-Rooni. Adib was raised in Kansas City, Missouri by an Iranian father and American mother. He didn't grow up speaking the language, but grew up infused in the culture, w...
In this conversation with Adib Khorram, young adult fiction writer, we get to hear about the experiences of growing up as a neem-Rooni. Adib was raised in Kansas City, Missouri by an Iranian father and American mother. He didn't grow up speaking the language, but grew up infused in the culture, w...
We Are YA is going daily to keep you company in these days of social distancing. Join Penguin Teen staffer Felicity for an interview with Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay.
This week, we discuss Darius The Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram! Next Time: Not Your Sidekick by CB Lee. Follow Us! Tumblr: shelfcontrolpod.tumblr.com Instagram: @shelfcontrolpod Twitter: @shelfcontrolpod Facebook: facebook.com/shelfcontrolpod Theme Music: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
This week, we discuss The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie! Next Time: Darius The Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram. Follow Us! Tumblr: shelfcontrolpod.tumblr.com Instagram: @shelfcontrolpod Twitter: @shelfcontrolpod Facebook: facebook.com/shelfcontrolpod Theme Music: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
The Lies They Tell by Gillian French; Dear Rachel Maddow by Adrienne Kisner; Daris the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram; On Thin Ice by Michael Northrop; Suggested Reading by Dave Connis; Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
In this episode we discuss our experiences with Imposter Syndrome and strategies to curb self-doubt. Laura's tech recommendation is the extension Google Tone. And she booktalks the YA book Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram. Cathy shares what she loves about the Scholastic Branches and Acorn early chapter books. Show Notes ON LIBRARIES: When in Doubt by Hilda Weisburg (https://hildakweisburg.com/2018/11/05/on-libraries-when-in-doubt/) The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator’s Creative Breakthrough by Hope and Wade King (https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/the-wild-card/) Reclaiming our Calling by Brad Gustafson (https://www.bradgustafson.com/reclaimingourcalling) Google Tone (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-tone/nnckehldicaciogcbchegobnafnjkcne?hl=en) Scholastic Branches books (https://www.scholastic.com/branches/) Scholastic Acorn books (https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/books/acorn/) Darius the Great In Not Okay by Adib Khorram (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/573023/darius-the-great-is-not-okay-by-adib-khorram/) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techplusbooks/message
For only the second time, Brenna and Joe venture far into the past for a classic lit / contemporary adaptation comparison. Thankfully we have Jane Austen superfan Brennan Klein around to lend a hand unpacking her 1815 text, Emma, as well as Amy Hecklering's "loose" adaptation Clueless (1995).On deck for discussion: how Austen uses her narrator to comment on her most "unlikable" heroine, Brennan's queer reading of Emma and how quietly groundbreaking a book that is seemingly just about marriage actually is.And for the film, we talk about Cher's progressive take on virginity, the litany of likeable actors, and why the term "cake boy" needs to be (re)appropriated.In Homework: Brennan discusses Darius The Great Is Not Ok by Adib Khorram, Joe encourages resistant viewers to take a chance on Taika Waititi's coming of age Nazi comedy film Jojo Rabbit and Brenna stans a possible Saved By The Bell revival.Want to connect with the show? Use #HKHSPod on Twitter:Brenna: @brennacgrayJoe: @bstolemyremoteBrennan: @itsrainingbrensHave something longer to say? Send us an email at hkhspod@gmail.com. See you on the page and on the screen!
Adib Khorram is the author of the K-State common read, "Darius the Great Is Not Okay." In this episode, recorded on Sept. 12, 2019, Khorram discusses how he became a writer and his writing method today.
Adib Khorram (@adibkhorram) shares DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY. In Adib’s debut novel we meet Darius, a nerdy, overweight, Iranian-American boy who you will love deeply from the outset. I was rooting for Darius hour by hour as I listened to this audiobook, and what I was left with each time I paused to step away from the story was the picture of a complex if not broken kid who is seeking the realest connection to those around him, but feels perhaps like he’ll be denied it because he’s not what he thinks others want him to be. But perhaps I’m putting too much of myself onto the story and onto my description here. Because Darius was a character with whom I identified with strongly. The book, as Adib puts it, is a love story of a friendship. You can access even more information about this book and its author by visiting www.matthewcwinner.com/podcast. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Libro.fm Storyteller Academy And to the generous support from our Patrons.
The Feels (https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80222256) is a Netflix movie about a lesbian bachelorette party that goes awry when one of the brides admits she's never had an orgasm! It's a comedy with very dry humor that sucker punched Lin with all the feelings right at the very end. She recommends it! Adib Khorram’s Darius the Great Is Not Okay (https://adibkhorram.com/) is a YA novel about a mixed raced teenager who discovers more about his Iranian identity. It delves into the difficult topics of diasporic identity and clinical depression with a lot of heart and gentleness. Margrit binged it twice in a row and recommends it enthusiastically. CW for depression, bullying, and self-harm ideation. Question of the Episode: Have you ever had the opportunity of experiencing a certain part of your identity for the first time? What did that look like/feel like? Join the conversation on Twitter at @World_ofStories or email us at worldofstoriespodcast@gmail.com.
Today I review Darius the Great is not okay by Adib Khorram
On this episode, we discuss our Books and Boba March 2019 book club pick, Darius the Great Is Not Okay, by Adib Khorram, the story of Darius, a teenage kid who loves Star Trek and Tolkien, and his trip to his mother's home country of Iran to visit his ailing grandfather for the first time. We discuss Darius' journey of finding his inner strength in Iran while dealing with clinical depression (CW: discussion of depression) and his anxieties of never really feeling like he fits in. For additional thoughts and discussion on the monthly pick, visit the Books & Boba Goodreads forums. This Month's Book Club Panelists: Reera Yoo (@reeraboo) Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh) Follow us: Facebook Twitter Goodreads Group The Books & Boba April 2019 pick is Bangkok Wakes to Rain by Pitchaya Sudbanthad This podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Show Notes: https://lplks.org/blogs/post/036-its-okay-not-to-be-okay/ Two Book Minimum: In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson Dare to Love A Duke by Eva Leigh Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer Beautiful No-mow Yards by Evelyn Hadden (also, Kiss My Aster by Amanda Thomsen) She Said/She Said: Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram "Darius Kellner speaks better Klingon than Farsi, and he knows more about Hobbit social cues than Persian ones. He's about to take his first-ever trip to Iran, and it's pretty overwhelming--especially when he's also dealing with clinical depression, a disapproving dad, and a chronically anemic social life. In Iran, he gets to know his ailing but still formidable grandfather, his loving grandmother, and the rest of his mom's family forthe first time. And he meets Sohrab, the boy next door who changes everything." As two not-so-Young Adults, we freaking loved this book. It deals with social awkwardness, depression, friendship, bravery, cultural differences, and so much more. Grab the tissues, y'all, and remember: “It’s okay not to be okay.” National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454 The Trevor Hotline: 1-866-488-7386 (text and chat options available) Headquarters Counseling Center in Lawrence: 785-841-2345 (after-hours chat available) ----------------------------------------------------------- 2019 Book Squad Goals Reading Challenge can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/LPLBSG2019 Twice(-ish) a month, the librarians are in, with their favorite recommendations in Two Book Minimum, a toe-to-toe discussion on a book or topic, as well as news from the book world, updates from Lawrence Public Library, and beyond. This episode was produced by Jim Barnes in the Sound & Vision studio. Our theme song is by Heidi Lynne Gluck. You can find the Book Squad Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or SoundCloud. Please subscribe and leave us comments – we’d love to know what you think, and your comments make it easier for other people to find our podcast. Happy reading and listening! xo, Polli & Kate
Adib Khorram is a graphic designer and writer who recently published his first novel Darius the Great Is Not Okay, about a bicultural teenager in Portland, Oregon, who is dealing with depression, puberty, and feeling between cultures both at home and while visiting his mother's family in Iran.
Summary: Librarians Lisa Navidi and Patrick Fromm share their picks for the best books of 2018, along with a few titles from other years. After all, their book love can't be confined by something so pedestrian as time. Recording Date: December 5, 2018 Guests: Lisa Navidi, Adult Services Librarian at Davis Library Patrick Fromm, Branch Manager of Rockville Memorial Library Host: Lauren Martino What Our Guest Is Reading: Patrick Fromm: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi and Lake Success by Gary Shteyngart Lisa Navidi: Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram and Washington Black by Esi Edugyan Books and Authors Mentioned During this Episode: Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Becoming by Michelle Obama Britt Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey Circe by Madeline Miller The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick Dark Age by Pierce Brown Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey Dope Sick by Walter Dean Myers Educated by Tara Westover Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman Failure Is an Option by H. Jon Benjamin Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas Neil Gaiman A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Heavy: an American Memoir by Kiese Laymon Hey Kiddo by Jarnett Krosoczka Holi Colors by Rina Singh I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara Islandborn by Junot Diaz It Ain't So Awful, Falafel by Firoozeh Dumas Lunch Lady series by Jarnett Krosoczka A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy Nutshell by Ian McEwan The Power by Naomi Alderman The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfield Red Clocks by Leni Zumas Ricky Ricotta series by Dav Pilkey Small Country by Gaël Faye Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney Square by Mac Barnett The Testaments by Margaret Atwood - Upcoming sequel to The Handmaid's Tale Triangle by Mac Barnett What Happened by Hillary Clinton You're on an Airplane by Parker Posey Other Items of Interest: Books and Authors - An online tool for discovering what to read next. Includes dozens of literary award and best seller lists. Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature The Center's Best Books of 2018 Memento (film) NPR's Book Concierge What Do I Check Out Next? - Use this form to tell MCPL staff what you like to read and we'll respond with a list of 3 to 5 books that our readers' advisory experts have chosen for you. The Wonky Donkey viral video Read the transcript
In Episode 58, Heather and Bennett talk about the movie adaptation of "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas, and the novel "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram. Other topics include: MLB, Progressive Insurance, K-cups, Palm, Lin-Manuel Miranda, transgender rights, Matt Nathanson, Taylor Swift, Pitch Perfect, Dick Cheney, Fantastic Beasts, Challenger, Circe, Lilo & Stitch, Chronicles of Narnia, Margot Robbie, Twelfth Night, Smash Mouth, and Outlander.
Hey Friends! This week we have an amazing story called Darius The Great Is Not Okay by author Adib Khorram! This tale follows Darius Kellner, Trekke and Tea connoisseur, on his trip to Iran to see his grandparents. Tune in to hear our take on the lovely, freshly published Darius The Great Is Not Okay!
Debut author Adib Khorram joins the podcast to talk to Brock about the books that got him into writing and his new book DARIUS THE GREAT IS NOT OKAY coming out on August 28th from Dial. Episode Mentions: * Animorphs * Star Trek: The Next Generation * Babylon 5 * Battlestar Galactica * Farscape * Mechwarrior BattleTech * Magic the Gathering * Darius the Great is Not Okay * NaNoWriMo * The Fault in Our Stars * Ready Player One * Grasshopper Jungle * Winger * The Hunger Games * Divergent * Doctor Strangelove * Atlas Shrugged * All Systems Red
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