EARLY LIFE
How old was Hosseini when he moved to the U.S.?
15 years old.
What year was the Kite Runner published?
2003.
What non-profit organization did Hosseini create?
The Khaled Hosseini Foundation.
Which countries has Hosseini lived in?
Afghanistan, Iran, France, and the United States of America.
What award(s) has The Kite Runner received?
Indies Choice Book Award for Adult Fiction, Borders Original Voice Award, and the San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year Award.
How is Hosseini connected to the local community?
He is involved in the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).
What did Hosseini study in college?
Biology/Medicine.
How many languages has The Kite Runner been translated into?
What is one award that Hosseini received?
Golden Plate Award, UCSD Alumni Association Award of Excellence, Nansen Refugee Award.