Xiran Jay Zhao

Xiran Jay Zhao
Born
China
Alma materSimon Fraser University (BS)
Occupation(s)Author and social media creator
Years active2020–present
Notable workIron Widow, Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese趙希然
Simplified Chinese赵希然
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhào Xīrán
other Mandarin
Xiao'erjingجَوْ ثِ‌ژًا
Websitexiranjayzhao.com

Xiran Jay Zhao is a Canadian author and social media creator.[1] Their[a] 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.

  1. ^ "'I get to see myself more': Why writing a middle-grade book made Vancouver author Xiran Jay Zhao feel seen". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Press Kit". XiranJayZhao.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.


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