Award-winning author Daniel Nayeri, who was born in Iran and immigrated to Oklahoma as a refugee, captivated readers with his poignant memoir Everything Sad Is Untrue (Printz Award Winner) and the epic adventure The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams (Newbery Award Honor). A former publisher, editor, and pastry chef, he resides along the East Coast with his family.

2025 Festival Session