Daniel Nayeri is an award-winning author born in Iran and raised in Oklahoma after immigrating as a refugee. His acclaimed works include “Everything Sad Is Untrue” (Printz Award Winner), “The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams” (Newbery Honor), and “The Teacher of Nomad Land” (National Book Award Finalist). A former publisher, editor, and pastry chef, he lives with his family on the East Coast.
Awards: Newbery Honor Book, Printz Award
Communities: Middle Eastern
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