Soman Chainani is the author of The School for Good and Evil series, which has sold over 4.5 million copies, 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. His book of retold fairytales, Beasts & Beauty, also debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List and is slated to be a limited television series from Sony 3000. EverNever World, his decade-long franchise of fairy tales and fantasy, continues to expand. Together, these books have been on the New York Times Bestseller List for 50 weeks. In 2026, Soman unveils a brand new universe with YOUNG WORLD, a global political thriller and his debut YA novel. In his career, Soman has visited more than 800 schools around the world, where he continues to share his secret with students of all ages: that reading is the path to a better life.