King of the Neuro Verse - Hardcover

Name: King of the Neuro Verse - Hardcover
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SKU: 9781665973120
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by Idris Goodwin

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by Idris Goodwin (Author)

A Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Young Adult Literature Finalist
Two starred reviews!
A Golden Kite Award Honor Book for Young Adult Fiction

An "artful and introspective" (BCCB, starred review) novel in verse "celebration of neurodiversity wrapped in bars so tight they could stop traffic" (Shelf Awareness) about a Black teen with ADHD who finds self-expression and first love during one epic summer school season.

For the third summer in a row, Pernell is back in the classroom, facing the same struggles that have always made school seem more like a battlefield than a place of learning. This summer is different, though: he's battling to become the Cypher King, leader of the lunchroom's impromptu rap circles. Here, the rhythm flows and the words fly, creating a space where the wittiest and most rhythmically inclined reign supreme. Here, Pernell's ADHD gives him an edge.

But life outside the cypher isn't as forgiving. Pernell's English teacher has it out for him. His parents are pressuring him to see a doctor for his lack of focus. And Electra, his friend-slash-crush and the only one who truly gets him, is too busy chasing her dream internship to give him the time of day.

If Pernell doesn't pull himself together, he won't just lose the title of Cypher King--he'll lose his chance to graduate high school. In a world where the systems are turned against kids like him, Pernell needs to find a way to succeed with his ADHD, rather than in spite of it.

Author Biography

Idris Goodwin is an award-winning neurodivergent storyteller for multiple generations and the author of the picture book Your House Is Not Just a House and young adult novel King of the Neuro Verse. An accomplished playwright, breakbeat poet, content creator, and arts champion, Goodwin is recognized as a culture bearer who celebrates community values and cultivates histories with care. Idris is the author of over sixty original plays, ranging from his hip-hop-inspired breakbeat series to historical dramas to works for young audiences. A dedicated mentor to emerging writers, Goodwin serves as associate professor of dramatic writing at Arizona State University. Find him at IdrisGoodwin.com.

Number of Pages: 256

Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN

Publication Date: October 14, 2025

Accelerated Reader:

Quiz Name: King of the Neuro Verse

Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12

Reading Level: 6.8

Point Value: 5

ISBN	9781665973120
Author	Idris Goodwin
Publisher	Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Genre	Young adult
Format	Hardcover
Published	October 2025
Language	ENG- English
Pages	256
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Teens & young adults and Adults
Print Size	Standard Print