Paolo Bacigalupi is an acclaimed American author, well-known for his science fiction and fantasy novels written for both adults and young adults. He is particularly recognized for his work in the biopunk subgenre. Bacigalupi has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Hugo, Nebula, Compton Crook, Theodore Sturgeon, and Michael L. Printz awards. His writing has been featured in various publications such as High Country News, Salon.com, The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, and Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine.
Born on August 6, 1973, Bacigalupi quickly established himself as a prominent SF writer with his first novel, "The Windup Girl," which won several awards, including the Hugo and Nebula awards, in the year of its release. He has since become known for his provocative and thought-provoking writing, which often explores themes of climate change, bioengineering, and societal collapse.
Bacigalupi's debut young adult novel, "Ship Breaker," was a critical success, winning the Michael L. Printz Award and being named a National Book Award Finalist. Its sequel, "The Drowned Cities," was also well-received, earning recognition as a 2012 Kirkus Reviews Best of YA Book, A 2012 VOYA Perfect Ten Book, and a 2012 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist. His latest novel for adults, "The Water Knife," is a New York Times Bestseller that explores the impact of climate change and drought in the southwestern United States. Paolo's latest novel for adults is "The New York Times Bestseller THE WATER KNIFE, a near-future thriller about climate change and drought in the southwestern United States." A new novel set in the Ship Breaker universe, "TOOL OF WAR," will be released in October.
In addition to his novels, Bacigalupi's short fiction has been widely recognized, with nominations for three Nebula Awards, four Hugo Awards, and a win for the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award for best science fiction short story of the year. His short stories are collected in "PUMP SIX AND OTHER STORIES," which won the Locus Award for Best Collection and was named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly. He has also written middle-grade novels, such as "ZOMBIE BASEBALL BEATDOWN" and "THE DOUBT FACTORY," which have been well-received by critics and readers alike.