Knopf Books for Young Readers Riot Act Knopf Books for Young Readers Riot Act
Knopf Books for Young Readers Riot Act Knopf Books for Young Readers Riot Act

Riot Act

By Sarah Lariviere

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Publication Date: May 19, 2026

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Ages 14 And Up, Grades 9 And Up

Punk rock meets Orwell's 1984 in this story of a group of theater kids who take on a political regime, perfect for readers who love books by A.S. King and Marie Lu.

In an alternate 1991, the authoritarian US government keeps tabs on everybody and everything. It censors which books can be read, what music can be listened to, and which plays can be performed.

When her best friend is killed by the authorities and her theater teacher disappears without a trace, Gigi decides to organize her fellow Champaign High School thespians to put on a production of Henry VI. But at what cost?

Story Locale:Champaign, IL

About the Author

Sarah Lariviere is the author of The Bad Kid, a 2017 Edgar Award finalist, and Time Travel for Love and Profit. Sarah grew up in Champaign, Illinois, graduated with a degree in theater from Oberlin College and has a master's degree in social work from Hunter College in New York City, where she specialized in casework with children and families. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her family.

Author Residence: Los Angeles, CA

Author Hometown: Champaign, IL

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: 304

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: May 19, 2026

ISBN: 9780593479988

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