Soman Chainani is a highly acclaimed American author, best known for his popular book series, The School for Good and Evil. This series, which consists of six books, has been a phenomenal success, with over 3.5 million copies sold worldwide and translations in 32 languages across six continents. The first book in the series debuted on the New York Times Bestseller list and has been adapted into a movie by Universal Pictures, with Chainani himself working on the screenplay. The second and third books have also been bestsellers, with the first three books together appearing on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 30 weeks.
Chainani's success as an author is built on a foundation of extensive education and experience in the film industry. He is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia University's MFA Film Program, and began his career as a screenwriter and director. His films have been featured in over 150 film festivals around the world, and he has received numerous accolades for his work. These include nominations for the Waterstone Prize for Children's Literature, being named to the Out100, and receiving the $100,000 Shasha Grant and the Sun Valley Writer’s Fellowship, both for debut writers.
In addition to his work on The School for Good and Evil series, Chainani has also written a book of retold fairytales, Beasts & Beauty, which debuted on the New York Times Bestseller List. This book is set to be adapted into a limited television series from Sony 3000, with Chainani serving as writer and executive producer. His latest novel, Rise of the School for Good & Evil, marks the beginning of a new series under his EverNever World brand, to be continued in its sequel, Fall of The School for Good & Evil, coming May 2023. With seven New York Times bestsellers to his name, Chainani has established himself as a prominent and successful author in the genre of children's books.