ABOUT THE AUTHOR (FULL BIO)
Photo: Kerem Hanci
Author and screenwriter Alexandra Monir has published eight popular young adult novels to date, beginning with her internationally-bestselling debut, Timeless (a Barnes & Noble Bestseller and an Amazon.com “Best Book of the Month”) and the internationally-bestselling sci-fi novel The Final Six, which has been published in numerous countries and languages and is currently in active development for TV.
Following the success of The Final Six, Alexandra was selected to write the first-ever YA novel about DC Comics superhero Black Canary, joining global bestsellers Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Sarah J. Maas and Matt de la Peña as the fifth author writing for the New York Times-bestselling DC Icons series, published by Penguin Random House. Black Canary: Breaking Silence was released to rave reviews from critics and comic book fans alike. She was also selected by Disney to write a historical fantasy YA novel about Princess Jasmine, Realm of Wonders, which was published in October 2023.
Upcoming projects include a new novel for Marvel and Penguin Random House, as well as an original drama series she is creating for MGM Television and Big Picture Co.
Alexandra is also a recording artist and composer who began her career as a teen pop singer and often weaves original music into her literary work. Her musical roots run deep, as she is the granddaughter of the late Monir Vakili, Iran’s foremost opera singer. Alexandra’s work has appeared on several state reading lists, and she has been a featured speaker at San Diego Comic-Con, New York Comic-Con, WonderCon, the Disney College Program, the Iranian-American Women Foundation conferences, and numerous school visits across the country. She lives with her husband and their two young children.
SHORT BIO
Alexandra Monir is the Iranian-American author of the internationally bestselling novel The Final Six, the DC Comics superhero novel Black Canary: Breaking Silence from the New York Times-bestselling DC Icons series, the Disney historical fantasy Realm of Wonders, and five other books for young adults. Alexandra spent her teen years as a pop singer before publishing her debut novel, Timeless, and continues to write music. She is currently at work on her 9th novel and has two TV series in active development. Alexandra’s work has appeared on several state reading lists, and she has been a featured speaker at numerous book festivals, fan conventions, and school visits across the country. She lives with her husband and two young children.