Sonia Patel is an American psychiatrist and author of young adult novels.

Biography

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Patel 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

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Awards and honors

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Bio". Sonia Patel, M.D. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  2. ^ "2017 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  3. ^ "Previous Morris Winners". Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  4. ^ "Rani Patel in Full Effect | Awards & Grants". American Library Association. October 16, 2017. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  5. ^ "2017 Amelia Bloomer List". American Library Association. 2017-01-25. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  6. ^ "TAYSHAS 2017" (PDF). Texas Library Association. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  7. ^ Rosen, Judith (March 2, 2016). "BEA Unveils Books for 2016 Buzz Panels". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  8. ^ "Best Historical Teen Books of 2016". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Rani Patel in Full Effect". IndieBound. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  11. ^ "MCL's Best Books of 2016". Multnomah County Library. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  12. ^ "20 Best". Volumes Bookcafe. Retrieved 2021-10-26.