Sonia Patel Explained

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

Biography

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.

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." She also works with families to "resolve complicated family systems issues."

She lives on the Hawaiian island of Oahu with her spouse, two children, and dog.

Publications

• Rani Patel in Full Effect, published October 11, 2016 by Cinco Puntos Press
• , 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

Year	Title	Award/Honor	Result	Cite
2017	Rani Patel in Full Effect	YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults	Top 10	^[2]
			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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bio. 2021-10-26. Sonia Patel, M.D.. en-US.
2. Web site: 2017-01-18. 2017 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Top Ten. 2021-10-26. Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). en.
3. Web site: 2010-12-03. Previous Morris Winners. 2021-10-26. Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). en.
4. Web site: October 16, 2017. Rani Patel in Full Effect Awards & Grants. 2021-10-26. American Library Association.
5. Web site: 2017-01-25. 2017 Amelia Bloomer List. 2021-10-26. American Library Association. en.
6. Web site: TAYSHAS 2017. 2021-10-26. Texas Library Association.
7. Web site: Rosen. Judith. March 2, 2016. BEA Unveils Books for 2016 Buzz Panels. 2021-10-26. Publishers Weekly. en.
8. Web site: Best Historical Teen Books of 2016. 2021-10-26. Kirkus Reviews. en.
9. Web site: November 23, 2016. New York Public Library Reveals its List of Best Books for Kids and Teens Just in Time for The Holidays. 2021-10-26. The New York Public Library.
10. Web site: Rani Patel in Full Effect. 2021-10-26. IndieBound. en.
11. Web site: MCL's Best Books of 2016. 2021-10-26. Multnomah County Library. en.
12. Web site: 20 Best. 2021-10-26. Volumes Bookcafe.