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Xiran Jay Zhao, 1997
Writers · September 29, 1997
Xiran Jay Zhao
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Xiran Jay Zhao, 1997
Writers · September 29, 1997
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Xiran Jay Zhao is 28 years old, born September 29, 1997 in People's Republic of China · Libra.
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Xiran Jay Zhao's debut novel *Iron Widow* hit No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list and earned the 2021 BSFA Award for Best Book for Younger Readers. The Canadian author and social media creator was born in 1997 and won the 2024 Astounding Award for Best New Writer. As a Libra, Zhao channels balanced storytelling across fiction and digital platforms.
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Xiran Jay Zhao is a Canadian author and social media creator born in 1997. Their 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. In 2024, Zhao was recognized with the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, cementing their place among contemporary speculative fiction voices. As a writer, Zhao engages audiences across multiple platforms—traditional publishing and digital media—blending narrative craft with direct audience connection. Born under the sign of Libra on September 29, Zhao's work often balances themes of resistance and identity. Working as both novelist and social media presence, Zhao represents a generation of authors who build fan communities beyond the book itself.
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Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Xiran Jay Zhao tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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