The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I

In this anticipated sequel to The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, sixteen-year-old Virginia Shreves faces new challenges as her life, which seemed stable, is tossed into disarray once more. Amidst fading sparks with her boyfriend Froggy, troubling news from her best friend, and her brother Byron's arrest, Virginia navigates complicated emotions and encounters Nate, an artist with his own struggles. Together, they make a pact to keep their personal dramas private, but the secrets they harbor threaten to unravel their connection. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the original, Carolyn Mackler's story highlights themes of love, friendship, and embracing imperfections.