Khaled Hosseini
1965, Afghanistan — present
2 books banned3 bans across 2 countries3 currently active
Khaled Hosseini is best known for The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and And the Mountains Echoed. His novels explore Afghan history, exile, and personal relationships. The Kite Runner has been challenged and banned in some school districts for sexual violence and political themes. Hosseini has emphasized that his work aims to humanize Afghan experiences and foster empathy rather than controversy.
