Soman Chainani is the author of the School for Good and Evil series, which has sold over 4.5 million copies, has been translated into 35 languages across six continents, and has been adapted into a major motion picture from Netflix that debuted at #1 in over 80 countries. Together, his books have been on the
New York Times Bestseller List for more than 50 weeks. He graduated from Harvard University summa cum laude with a degree in English & American Literature, and an MFA in Film from Columbia University. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.
PRAISE FOR YOUNG WORLD: "
A neon-bright, post-modern, action-movie coachella party of a book. Young World proves Chainani is the
unhinged visionary we always suspected him to be." —
E. Lockhart #1
New York Times bestselling author of
We Were Liars"Chainani has outdone himself. Young World is
ferocious, funny, wickedly smart, and groundbreaking. It will keep you guessing until the very end. A masterpiece by a true innovator." —
Marie Lu, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
Legend "
The perfect read for our tumultuous times."—
Veronica Roth, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
Divergent "I devoured this book in one sitting.
Part Hunger Games, part John Green,
Young World is a fast-paced thrill ride.
Utterly unforgettable." —
Lynn Painter, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
Better Than the Movies "Soman Chainani has become the voice of a generation.
An intimate, stirring coming of age tale and a rip-roaring political fantasy, a mix of
House of Cards and
Hunger Games, leaving readers with the question: In a world where our leaders already act like children, why not just elect one?" —
Sam Koppelman,
New York Times Bestselling Co-Author of
Our Unfinished March“This is
an immersive story, inspired by many of the realities Gen Z is facing, whether it’s the frustration of constant crises or the disillusionment with politics. It’s a must as a physical copy due to the in-world visuals packed throughout.” —
Parade★ "
[A] searing and uncanny reflection on political reach, restriction, and corruption, and the friction that emerges when a wide-eyed idealist collides with the unyielding guardians of the status quo." —
Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The author realistically captures the massive frustration and anger felt by young people toward politicians....The varied and colorful graphic design of the pages is appealing....
A political thriller about serious ideas that’s replete with irreverent humor and poignant relationships." —
Kirkus Reviews
"This colorful mix of social issues, teen drama, and disaster thriller is
recommended for fans of Neal Shusterman and Jennifer Lynn Barnes." —
School Library Journal
"Part epistolary, part hodgepodge of ephemera, the storytelling is easily accessible to a variety of readers. It is no exaggeration to say that
this near-future novel will grip teens from the very first page and stay with them long after." —
Booklist"
A breathless romp from the jump, with neon vermillion visuals punctuating Benton’s snarky first-person narration....readers who are desperate for a political shakeup will find this concept fascinating." —
The Bulletin
