Dustin Thao is a Vietnamese American writer based in New York City. He graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Political Science and studied critical media literacy at Northwestern University. His debut novel You’ve Reached Sam is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller. His second book, When Haru Was Here, published in September 2024.
“Thao’s writing is intimate and vulnerable, balancing humor and heartbreak with emotional honesty…. An aching story of love, loss, and learning to look forward.” —Kirkus “Thao returns to the world of You’ve Reached Sam, and not only does he craft a worthy sequel, he weaves a tender, sweet love story that stands on its own…. Readers ready to swoon, cry, and swoon again are in for a real treat.”—Booklist