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Xiran Jay Zhao
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Who is this?
Xiran Jay Zhao (Chinese: 赵希然; pinyin: Zhào Xīrán) is a Canadian author and social media creator. Their debut novel, Iron Widow, became a No. 1 New York Times Best Seller and won the 2021 BSFA Award for Best Book for Younger Readers. They won the 2024 Astounding Award for Best New Writer.
Career
- 1997Born
- 2024Won Astounding Award for Best New Writer
- Notable work: Iron Widow
- Notable work: Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
Trivia
- •Place of birth: People's Republic of China
- •Citizenship: Canada
- •Known as: writer, novelist, YouTuber
What happened recently
George R.R. Martin's fellow author Xiran Jay Zhao says his House of the Dragon criticism is "VERY mild"
Xiran Jay Zhao’s Iron Widow Optioned for a Big Screen Adaptation, With Hopes of Larger Franchise
Nonbinary author Xiran Jay Zhao wants LGBTQ+ kids to have an easier adolescence than they did
Xiran Jay Zhao’s latest novel celebrates the history and mythology of their Chinese heritage
Xiran Jay Zhao on polyamory in YA, disappointing anime and their debut novel, Iron Widow
Publishing in Canada 2021: Novelist Xiran Jay Zhao on Blending SciFi and Chinese History
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