The Invisible Score

When the system already knows your score, what choices are still yours?

Maya has always done everything right. She studies hard, follows the rules, and works toward her future.

But when a life-changing scholarship decision is made by a system that won't explain itself, she begins to question everything.

Together with her friends Jay and Leo, Maya uncovers a hidden network of scores, predictions, algorithms, and recommendations systems that quietly shape what people see, believe, and become.

The more she learns, the harder it becomes to tell where her own choices end and the system's begin.

Through Maya's journey, readers discover how AI, credit scores, social media, deepfakes, algorithmic bias, and data privacy quietly influence everyday life; all woven naturally into a compelling story rather than explained like a textbook.

Written for teens and young adults and equally engaging for parents and educators - The Invisible Score is a hopeful story about curiosity, friendship, and the power of asking better questions in a world increasingly shaped by technology.

Visit www.subhasit.com for free companion resources, discussion guides, an AI glossary, and activities for readers, parents, and educators.

Subhasit Ratnam is passionate about helping young readers understand how artificial intelligence and algorithms quietly shape the world around them - from the content they consume and the information they trust to the opportunities they receive.Drawing on his experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, and data-driven decision-making, he combines real-world insights with storytelling to make complex ideas engaging, relatable, and accessible. Rather than teaching through technical jargon, he believes the best way to understand technology is through curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful conversations.His debut book, The Invisible Score, was written to help readers become thoughtful digital citizens who can confidently navigate an AI-driven world. Through his website, he is building a growing collection of companion resources, discussion guides, and educational content for parents, educators, and young readers, extending the conversations that begin in his books.Subhasit lives in Pennsylvania, USA with his family and enjoys mentoring young learners, exploring emerging technologies, and inspiring conversations about the responsible use of AI.