Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It

Winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award, this insightful story follows ten-year-old Brendan Buckley as he navigates his identity as a biracial boy passionate about science and his relationship with his estranged grandfather. As Brendan forms a bond with his grandfather—a fellow geology enthusiast—he begins to explore complex themes of family, race, and belonging. The novel offers an engaging look at contemporary race relations and family secrets through Brendan’s curious and adventurous perspective.