Marjane Satrapi was born in Rasht, Iran. She was the author of PERSEPOLIS, PERSEPOLIS 2, EMBROIDERIES, CHICKEN WITH PLUMS and several children’s books. She co-wrote and co-directed the animated feature film version of PERSEPOLIS, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. CHICKEN WITH PLUMS also was adapted as a live-action comedy drama. She was a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers throughout the world, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. She passed away in June 2026 at the age of 56.

Books by Marjane Satrapi

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

by Marjane Satrapi - Nonfiction

Marjane Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran, Iran from ages 6 to 14, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq.