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Danny Ramadan

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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 4.07 avg rating — 1,160 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 3.94 avg rating — 812 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) 4.30 avg rating — 697 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 4.57 avg rating — 522 ratings — published 2024 — 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 Writes a Book by Danny Ramadan (Goodreads Author), Anna Bron (Illustrator) 4.29 avg rating — 112 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 Makes A Home by Danny Ramadan (Goodreads Author), Anna Bron (Illustrator) 4.14 avg rating — 106 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) 4.33 avg rating — 49 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 (The Salma Series, 4) by Danny Ramadan (Goodreads Author), Anna Bron (illustrator) 4.90 avg rating — 10 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
	Aria liked it 3.00 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2009 — 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

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Danny Ramadan and 2 other people liked Lindsay's review of Crooked Teeth: A Queer Syrian Refugee Memoir: "I listened to the audio book of this memoir. I have met Danny a couple of times and most recently he read from this memoir and I knew I needed to read it. I always appreciate a memoir that is read by the author. It just offers more of a connection. I" Read more of this review »
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Danny Ramadan and 1 other person liked Veronica's review of Crooked Teeth: A Queer Syrian Refugee Memoir: "One of the best books I’ve ever had the honour of reading – in all the ways. And it was an honour to listen to Danny’s story. At the very beginning, Danny asks us, the reader, to share in the sacred trust between a storyteller and the audience. To se" Read more of this review »
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Danny Ramadan liked Alison's review of Salma the Syrian Chef: "Great children's book showcasing diverse cultures through food. It is a story of a young girl helping her mom connect to their home through food. She has the help of fellow refugees from various countries now living together in Canada."
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“The story within me aches like an untreated wound. It's unheard and I need to speak it. It roams my insides like a caged animal gasping for air. It trembles.”
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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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