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Danny Ramadan (He/Him) is a Syrian-Canadian author, public speaker and adovate for LGBTQ+ refugees. His debut novel, The Clothesline Swing, was shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, longlisted for Canada Reads, and named a Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star.

His children book, Salma the Syrian Chef, won the Nautilus Book Award, The Middle East Book Award, and named a Best Book by both Kirkus and School Library Journal.

Ramadan’s forthcoming novel, The Foghorn Echoes (2022), and his memoir, Crooked Teeth (2024), to be released by Penguin Random House.

Through his fundraising efforts, Ramadan raised over $250,000 for Syrian LGBTQ+ identifying refugees.

He has an MFA in Creative Writing from UBC and currently lives ...more

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	The Foghorn Echoes 4.06 avg rating — 1,286 ratings — published 2022 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Clothesline Swing 3.92 avg rating — 837 ratings — published 2017 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Salma the Syrian Chef by Danny Ramadan (Goodreads Author), Anna Bron (Illustrator) 4.31 avg rating — 718 ratings — published 2020 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Crooked Teeth: A Queer Syrian Refugee Memoir 4.55 avg rating — 600 ratings — published 2024 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Salma Writes a Book (Salma, #2) by Danny Ramadan (Goodreads Author), Anna Bron (Illustrator) 4.26 avg rating — 117 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Salma Makes A Home (Salma, #1) by Danny Ramadan (Goodreads Author), Anna Bron (Illustrator) 4.14 avg rating — 115 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Salma Joins the Team (Salma #3) by Danny Ramadan (Goodreads Author), Anna Bron (Illustrator) 4.34 avg rating — 53 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Salma Speaks Up (Salma #4) by Danny Ramadan (Goodreads Author), Anna Bron (illustrator) 4.58 avg rating — 26 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Salma Keeps Her Word (Salma, #5) by Danny Ramadan (Goodreads Author), Anna Bron (Illustrator) 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and other Fools 3.33 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2004	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Jan 17, 2018 10:31AM

Sofia wrote: "Hi Danny - very glad to meet you especially after reading your book which reminded of another favourite author of mine R Alameddine. Wishing you all the best for the New Year :D"
Thank you Sofia, I just read your review and I'm thankful for it! Much appreciation for your time and effort there. Glad you enjoyed the book. <3

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Jan 17, 2018 10:29AM

Hi Danny - very glad to meet you especially after reading your book which reminded of another favourite author of mine R Alameddine. Wishing you all the best for the New Year :D

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