Darius the Great Is Not Okay

Darius the Great Is Not Okay centers on Darius Kellner, a high school student who struggles with depression and feeling like he doesn’t fully belong — either in America, where he’s often treated as “too Persian,” or in Iran, where he visits his extended family for the first time.

During his trip, he builds a strong friendship with a boy named Sohrab, discovers more about his family, culture, and himself, and begins to understand what it means to be okay, even if everything isn’t perfect. This is a heartfelt and relatable story about mental health, identity, and the beauty of real connection.