- Published: 20 August 2019
- ISBN: 9780525552970
- Imprint: Penguin Books US
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 336
- RRP: $19.99
Darius the Great Is Not Okay

















- Published: 20 August 2019
- ISBN: 9780525552970
- Imprint: Penguin Books US
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 336
- RRP: $19.99
TIME's 10 Best Young Adult and Children's Books of 2018
Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2018
Kirkus Best Books of 2018
New York Public Library's Best Books of 2018
Book Expo Young Adult Buzz Panel Selection
Indies Introduce Selection for Fall 2018
Indie Next Top Ten Pick for Fall 2018
"Layered with complexities of identity, body image and mental illness that are so rarely articulated in the voice of a teenage boy of color. Khorram writes tenderly and humorously about his protagonist's journey of self-acceptance, making it hard not to want to reach through the pages, squeeze his hand and reassure Darius that he is, in fact, going to be O.K." --The New York Times
"Reminiscent of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (better known in movie form as Love, Simon) and Angie Thomas' phenomenal The Hate U Give. . . . Darius the Great Is Not Okay will have you craving a freshly steeped tea, an episode of Star Trek, and a glass of faloodeh--all courtesy of one delightful package." --Entertainment Weekly
"Heartfelt, tender, and so utterly real. I'd live in this book forever if I could." --Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
"I love this story, and the way it combines the bitter of adolescence with the sweet of friendship and family. Brewed together they make a beautiful, memorable book." --Laurie Halse Anderson, award-winning author of Speak
* "First-time author Khorram's coming-of-age novel brings to life the sight, sounds, smells, and tastes of [Iran] . . . as it shows how a boy who feels like an outcast at home finds himself and true friendship overseas." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Filled with insight into the lives of teens." --Kirkus, starred review
* "[Darius's] cross-cultural story will inspire reflection about identity and belonging. . . . Give this to fans of Adam Silvera and John Corey Whaley." --School Library Journal, starred review