David Kherdian is an internationally known poet, novelist, and memoirist, whose work has been published in 17 languages. He has published thirteen volumes in his acclaimed Root River Cycle, consisting of poetry, memoirs and novellas. His biography of his mother, The Road From Home received numerous awards, including a Newbery Honor Book Award, and a nomination for the American Book Award. He is the author of 75 books, and has been the editor of three journals.