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Young World by Soman Chainani

Are we ready for a teen President? Benton doesn’t have an interest in much of anything, but when his friends put him on the ballot and he gets elected, a wave of change occurs around the world. Can Benton be what everyone wants him to be, or will he become just another pawn in the system?

Young World by Soman Chainani, (List Price: $21.99, Random House Books for Young Readers, 9780593905180, May 2026)

Reviewed by Judith, Octavia Books in New Orleans, LA

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