The Utopia Makers

Abstract: The Utopia Makers is a contemporary YA novel about a messy, anxious teen who unexpectedly lands a spot in an elite university program for future global leaders. As she finally starts to believe she belongs, a traumatic betrayal by a rising star in the program forces her to confront her values, her voice, and the painful cost of telling the truth. Set across campuses in New York and abroad, the story explores identity, friendship, image, and the personal toll of public silence.