Check out the official book trailer for Deficient! Video by Hussein Kurji | Artwork by Erik Ly
Join Michael Solis, author of the award-nominated YA novel, Deficient, along with a global panel of critical readers as they delve into the story and characters. From Chivite in Argentina to CJ in the UK…and Helen in Kenya to Ruchi in Ireland, this group holds nothing back as they share their thoughts. Get ready for an in-depth discussion covering all aspects of the book, but beware, there are some spoilers ahead. (Date of event: March 22, 2024).
Check out the recorded Deficient book event at Cheche Books in Nairobi, Kenya on February 16, 2024! Michael converses with writer and activist Kevin Mwachiro about the origins of Deficient, diversity in writing, and the role of books in our bizarre mirror world, among other topics!
Check out the Zoom recording from Michael’s conversation with the students of the University of Northern Iowa on February 7, 2024!
Watch Michael’s Deficient book tour event at The Potter’s House in Washington, DC on October 5, 2023. Michael was in conversation with representatives from the Organization for Youth Empowerment (OYE), and the evening’s proceeds went to support their work in Honduras!
In case you missed it, check out the Zoom recording from the Deficient book launch on September 12, 2023!
Graymalkin Lane Podcast
Michael joins host Chad Anderson, Marvel artist CF Villa, and the Scotty White in a conversation about Amazing Adventures 9: And the Madness of Magneto! In addition chatting about this 70s comic in which Magneto assembles goblin-men to take over the world, Michael also presents on Deficient! Check out the full episode here.