Khaled Hosseini
Born: March 4, 1965
Hometown: Kabul, Afghanistan
The Book That “Made” Khaled Hosseini: The Kite Runner
Charitable Efforts: Hosseini founded the Khaled Hosseini Foundation which helps to fund life-saving support for refugees.
Fun Fact: Before becoming a well-known author, Hosseini was a doctor in Los Angeles.