Xiran Jay Zhao Canadian Writer
Xiran Jay Zhao · writer and novelist · Canadian
Latest Videos From Xiran Jay Zhao’s YouTube Channel
Napoleon was really 19th-century-photoshopping himself a happier family life #history #historymemes
Special Interest Level: Catching governmental attention (Thanks so much to Antoine Léaument!)
how serious am I being? read to find out #ironwidow #heavenlytyrant #booktok
Not everything is Enemies to Lovers! Sometimes love is never involved at all! #booktok
when he says "No Kings" he REALLY means it #nokings #nokingsday #historymemes #robespierre
Xiran Jay Zhao on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 330K @xiranjayzhao
- Engagement rate
- 1.26% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 4,079
- Average comments
- 71 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Xiran Jay Zhao (29 September 1997, People's Republic of China) is a Canadian writer. Xiran Jay Zhao reaches 657K subscribers on YouTube, according to the March 2025 count.
Early life
Xiran Jay Zhao’s education includes Simon Fraser University (Bachelor of Science, biochemistry), finishing in 2019.
Career
Among Xiran Jay Zhao’s other notable work are Iron Widow and Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor.
Recognition
Xiran Jay Zhao’s wins include the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, awarded in 2024. In total, Xiran Jay Zhao has won one award and earned 3 nominations.
Awards and nominations
1 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Astounding Award for Best New Writer | Won | |
| 2022 | Locus Award for Best First Novel | Iron Widow | Nominated |
| 2022 | Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel | Iron Widow | Nominated |
| 2022 | Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book | Iron Widow | Nominated |
Personal life
Xiran Jay Zhao studied at Simon Fraser University (Bachelor of Science, biochemistry), finishing in 2019.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Xiran Jay Zhao?
Xiran Jay Zhao is 29 years old, born on 29 September 1997 in People's Republic of China.
How many followers does Xiran Jay Zhao have?
Xiran Jay Zhao has 657K subscribers on YouTube, as counted in March 2025.
What is Xiran Jay Zhao’s nationality?
Xiran Jay Zhao is Canadian, born in People's Republic of China.
Has Xiran Jay Zhao won any awards?
Yes. Xiran Jay Zhao won Astounding Award for Best New Writer (2024).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q109187122), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Tumblr user duskroads (permission given here) · CC BY-SA 4.0
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