Sonia Patel is an American psychiatrist and author of young adult novels.
Biography
editPatel is a first-generation Indian immigrant.[1]
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Stanford University and her medical degree from the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.[1]
Patel works in Hawai'i on the islands of Oahu and Molokai. She primarily works with young adults who exhibit "emotional issues with behavioral manifestations, gender and/or sexuality issues, abuse of all types, and/or family conflicts, to improve their self-worth, relationships, decision-making, and moods."[1] She also works with families to "resolve complicated family systems issues."[1]
She lives on the Hawaiian island of Oahu with her spouse, two children, and dog.[1]
Publications
edit- Rani Patel in Full Effect, published October 11, 2016 by Cinco Puntos Press
- Jaya and Rasa: A Love Story, published September 12, 2017 by Cinco Puntos Press
- Bloody Seoul, published July 2, 2019 by Cinco Puntos Press
- Gita Desai Is Not Here to Shut Up, expected to be published in 2023 by Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Books
- Ab(solutely) Normal, edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter and Rocky Callen, expected to be published in 2023 by Candlewick Press
Awards and honors
edit| Year | Title | Award/Honor | Result | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Rani Patel in Full Effect | YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults | Top 10 | [2] |
| William C. Morris YA Debut Award | Nominee | [3] | ||
| American Library Association's Amelia Bloomer List | Selection | [4][5] | ||
| Texas Library Association Top 10 Teen Books | Top 10 | [6] | ||
| 2016 | BookExpo America Editor's Buzz | Selection | [7] | |
| Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books | Selection | [8] | ||
| New York Public Library 50 Best Teen Books | Selection | [9] | ||
| BookPage Best Teen Book of 2016 | Top 10 | [10] | ||
| Multnomah County Library Best Books of 2016 | Selection | [11] | ||
| Volumes Bookcafe Staff's Best 20 of 2016 | Top 20 | [12] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Bio". Sonia Patel, M.D. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "2017 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Previous Morris Winners". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Rani Patel in Full Effect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. October 16, 2017. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "2017 Amelia Bloomer List". American Library Association. 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "TAYSHAS 2017" (PDF). Texas Library Association. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ Rosen, Judith (March 2, 2016). "BEA Unveils Books for 2016 Buzz Panels". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Best Historical Teen Books of 2016". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "New York Public Library Reveals its List of Best Books for Kids and Teens Just in Time for The Holidays". The New York Public Library. November 23, 2016. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "Rani Patel in Full Effect". IndieBound. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "MCL's Best Books of 2016". Multnomah County Library. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ "20 Best". Volumes Bookcafe. Retrieved 2021-10-26.