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Meet the Author: Soman Chainani In-Person

Thanks to the Very Asian Foundation, the first 25 participants registered will get a FREE copy of the book!

Join Soman Chainani as he presents his new book Young World!

About the Book:

America is on the brink of collapse, and the youth have lost all faith in their leaders. As a pivotal election approaches, Benton Young, a high school senior trying to impress a girl, impulsively uploads a video, daring everyone to interfere with the vote and write him in for President. The video explodes online, igniting election chaos and a national revolt, until the Supreme Court intervenes to put Benton in the White House. Galvanized by Benton’s rise, more global youth take to the streets, and more governments fall, until eight of the world’s most powerful nations are led by teenagers.

When these young leaders convene at their first summit in Sweden, they face the monumental task of setting a new course for history. But the first night, their unity is shattered when a leader is murdered in cold blood . . . and Benton is the only suspect. Hunted by enemies young and old, he must untangle a deadly web of secrets, betrayal, and power plays—while the future of the world hangs in the balance.

With globe-spanning action, stunning twists, and an electric new brand of storytelling, Young World is a heart-stopping thriller that asks: What happens when the future really does belong to the young?

About the Author:

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.

Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Library Program Room
Audience:
  Adults     Teens  
Categories:
  Adult Programs & Events     Meet the Author/Illustrator     Teen Programs & Events  

Registration is required. There are 44 seats available.

Event Organizer

Verónica Rivera Negrón

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