Sonia Patel

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.[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

• 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

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

1. "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.