Daniel Nayeri was born in Iran and spent several years as a refugee before immigrating to Oklahoma at age eight with his family. He is the author of several books for young readers, including Everything Sad Is Untrue (A True Story), winner of the Michael L. Printz Award and The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams, winner of the Newbery Honor. He lives in the United States with his wife and son.