Sonya Sones

About the Author

Sonya Sones is an acclaimed author renowned for her poignant verse novels that capture the raw emotions and complexities of adolescence with unflinching honesty and empathy. Drawing from her own experiences and keen observations of young lives, Sones crafts stories that resonate deeply with readers navigating love, loss, identity, and resilience. Her breakthrough work, 'Saving Red,' explores themes of friendship, redemption, and the healing power of compassion through the eyes of a teenage girl helping a homeless peer. With a background in screenwriting and poetry, Sones has garnered multiple awards, including the California Young Reader Medal, and her books are celebrated for empowering young voices while addressing tough social issues like mental health and homelessness in accessible, lyrical prose.