In Conversation: Adib Khorram and Nathanael Lessore.

  • Published In: Publishers Weekly (Online), 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

This article focuses on how authors Adib Khorram and Nathanael Lessore explore themes of masculinity, male loneliness, and toxic rhetoric in their young adult novels *One Word, Six Letters* and *King of Nothing*. Khorram’s novel addresses the consequences of a student shouting a slur and the complexities of identity for an Iranian American boy, emphasizing restorative justice and empathy. Lessore’s book examines toxic masculinity and homophobia in the U.K., highlighting the influence of online "manosphere" and incel culture on young men. Both authors discuss the role of literature and education in fostering empathy, challenging harmful narratives, and supporting teens in navigating identity and social pressures. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly (Online). 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:192440244
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