REZA ASLAN, author of No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam (Random House Trade Paperbacks), is a renowned writer, commentator, professor, Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer, and scholar of religions. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award, he is the author of numerous international bestsellers, including the No. 1 New York Times el más vendido Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Aslan’s biography of Howard Baskerville, An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville, was nominated for the PEN/Jacqueline Beograd Weld Award. His producing credits include the acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers and the hit CBS comedy United States of Al. He is the host and executive producer of CNN’s Creyente y Rough Draft with Reza Aslan, as well as co-host along with Rainn Wilson of the podcast Metaphysical Milkshake. His most recent book is A Kids Book About Israel & Palestine.
