“Adib is amazing at connecting with high school students. He tells relatable stories and engages students when he answers questions. I love how honest he is. The students and teachers loved hearing him speak!” — Seven Hills School, 2024

“Adib Khorram is just as real, lively, and kind as the energy his beloved books evoke; our teens were delighted to meet and hear from Khorram, who spoke to them honestly and kindly. Especially as many of them are at the precipice of transition, his speech spoke to the heart of their experiences and philosophy.” — Johnson County Library, 2024

“Adib Khorram was easily one of the most engaging authors we’ve had visit HHS. He was humorous as he shared his journey to becoming an author. He was age-appropriate and connected well with teens. He illustrated so much about what we know about culturally responsive teaching. Many kids were on the edge of their seats, reaching their arms in the air to say “Me! Me!” when he asked kids about fandoms, fiction writing, food, games, frustrations about adolescence, and so much more. In a thank-you note to Khorram, one of my students wrote, “I loved Darius the Great is Not Okay, and it is because I can see myself in Darius’ place. I was only a couple rows back while you were talking, and I immediately fell in love with your character. You talked with passion only a proud author could use. You weren’t afraid to put yourself out into the crowd, and just be yourself. As a fellow nerd who loves D & D (and thus plays Baldur’s Gate 3), thank you with all my heart. Thank you!” We have many students in our school who struggle with their multicultural identities and codeswitching. These students felt validated by Khorram. After the lyceum, they hung around to talk to him even if they didn’t have a book for him to sign to thank him for making them feel less isolated. One of my LGBTQ students wrote to Khorram, “It’s nice to listen to someone who’s like me in some ways, and I feel a sense of comfort knowing I’m not alone.” — Hastings Reads, 2024

“I would highly recommend Adib Khorram to anyone looking for an engaging, authentic, laugh-out-loud funny visit. He wasn’t afraid to get real with our audience of students, educators, and librarians about the same topics explored in his books, especially politics and mental health. Adib was so easy to talk to and with- it felt like having a conversation with a friend. Getting middle schoolers to pay attention to yet another Zoom is no small feat, and Adib was great. The visit could not have gone better!” — Piscataway Library, 2022

“Adib was an excellent presenter. His presentation was so personal and gave readers a window into his world. He was funny, kind, and a great speaker to have at our library. We would love to welcome him again, hopefully in person the next time.” — Mid-Columbia Big Read, 2021