Carolyn Mackler. (2018). The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I. Bloomsbury Publishing.

Carolyn Mackler. 2018. The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I. Bloomsbury Publishing.

Carolyn Mackler, The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2018.

Carolyn Mackler. The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I. Bloomsbury Publishing, 2018.

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"[Mackler's] teens feel lived in to me—smart, observant, but realistic in terms of their insecurities and limitations. I particularly appreciate the candid and non-judgmental way she depicts teen sensuality and female desire . . . Much to discuss here in the age of #metoo." —Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times bestselling author

From Carolyn Mackler, author of the Printz Honor-winning The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, comes a story of what happens when the "happily ever after" turns out to be less than perfect.

It's been five months since sixteen-year-old Virginia Shreves thought her life was finally back on course: she has come to terms with who she is both inside and out, and she's even started to rebuild her relationship with her older brother Byron, whose date-rape charge completely shattered everything.
But just as she's getting used to the new normal, Virginia's world turns upside down again. Sparks with boyfriend Froggy Welsh the Fourth fade, her best friend Shannon bombshells bad news, and then the police arrest Byron.
As Virginia struggles to cope, she meets Sebastian, an artist with his own baggage. The pair make a pact not to share their personal dramas. But secrets have a way of coming out, and theirs have the potential to ruin everything.
In this follow-up to the acclaimed The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, Carolyn Mackler brings Virginia's story satisfyingly full circle in a hope-filled tale of forgiveness, love, friendship, and the beauty in life's imperfections.

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   • source: Kirkus Reviews
   • content: Well-written humor and fizzy romance.
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   • source: Publishers Weekly
   • content: A thoughtful and engaging read.
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   • source: School Library Journal
   • content: A welcome read for those who loved the first book, but also strong and enjoyable enough to stand alone.
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   • source: Family Circle
   • content: In this long-overdue sequel to The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things (she's a title maven!), Mackler continues to tackle real-world problems—body issues, love issues, consent issues—without forgetting that real life can still be fun.
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   • source: Booklist on THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG ROUND THINGS
   • content: [Mackler's] teens feel lived in to me—smart, observant, but realistic in terms of their insecurities and limitations. I particularly appreciate the candid and non-judgmental way she depicts teen sensuality and female desire . . . Much to discuss here in the age of #metoo.
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   • source: Publishers Weekly on THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG ROUND THINGS
   • content: Carolyn Mackler is a remarkably astute observer of human frailties and hearts.
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   • source: Kirkus Reviews on THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG ROUND THINGS
   • content: I loved this book. It's funny, sweet, and most of all, hopefully. It should be required reading for all girls, everywhere.
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   • source: SLJ on THE EARTH, MY BUTT, AND OTHER BIG ROUND THINGS
   • content: Mackler writes with such insight and humor . . . that many readers will immediately identify.
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   • source: Publishers Weekly on INFINITE IN BETWEEN
   • content: Worthy of applause.
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    • source: Kirkus Reviews on INFINITE IN BETWEEN
    • content: Readers will be rooting for Virginia all the way.
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    • source: School Library Journal on INFINITE IN BETWEEN
    • content: Virginia's story will interest readers who are looking for . . . teen angst, a bit of romance, and a kid who is a bit like them and their friends.
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    • source: VOYA on INFINITE IN BETWEEN
    • content: Mackler keeps all five story lines clear, absorbing, and integral to the larger story of friendship, perseverance, and hope.
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      February 26, 2018
      Virginia Shreves is back in Mackler’s sequel to her award-winning 2003 novel, The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things. She’s still worried about her weight, still worried about boys and finding love, but most of all worried because her brother, Byron, has just been arrested. Mackler infuses momentum into Virginia’s story by returning to the alleged sexual assault Byron committed at Columbia, for which he faces trial and possible jail time. Virginia must parse her feelings about her brother and what he did (or may not have done)—not an easy subject, but one that Mackler handles with sensitivity and complexity. Meanwhile, Virginia resists getting her driver’s license and embarks on a secret romance with the brother of the woman who accused Byron of rape. Though a sense of impending doom looms over their new relationship because of the circumstances, the tension doesn’t lead to predictable conflict. Mackler provides Virginia with plenty of opportunity for growth as she navigates romance, family difficulties, and relatable struggles with self-image. A thoughtful and engaging read. Ages 14–up. Agent: Tina P. Schwartz, the Purcell Agency.

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      March 1, 2018
      

      Gr 8 Up-Virginia Shreves is back in the sequel to The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things. Initially, not much has changed-she and Froggy are still hot and heavy, the drama of Byron's rape charge seems to be going away, and her relationship with her parents remains tense. She misses Shannon who has moved to Spokane, but she and Alyssa have developed a friendship. The status quo changes quickly. Her feelings for Froggy have changed and she really does not want to continue their relationship. The girl Byron raped has pressed charges against him, his future is at stake, and Virginia's parents keep trying to present a perfect family facade to the world. Virginia's new crush just happens to be the brother of the girl Byron raped. Life has become complicated and uncomfortable, and Virginia finds herself unsure of what to do about all of the issues surrounding her. She continues to be a well-rounded and maturing protagonist although the same cannot be said for most of the other characters. The plot, while continuing to elaborate on events from the previous volume, gives enough background that familiarity with the first book is not necessary for enjoyment and understanding. As Virginia struggles to find herself and make the right decisions, she and the universe are truly expanding. VERDICT A welcome read for those who loved the first book, but also strong and enjoyable enough to stand alone.-Janet Hilbun, University of North Texas, Denton

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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      March 15, 2018
      A New Yorker grapples with mixed loyalties.Readers met Virginia Shreves in The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things (2003). One semester on, the 16-year-old, who attends an expensive private school, has dyed her hair purple and green and wears brightly-colored bras. She's trying to reconcile her list of rules entitled "How To Make Sure Skinny Girls Aren't the Only Ones Who Have Boyfriends"--a personal campaign--with no longer having feelings for her boyfriend, Froggy. Then Annie Mills, a young woman Virginia's 20-year-old brother raped last fall, unexpectedly presses charges. Byron, the brother she once idolized, now faces prison. Coincidentally, Sebastian, the dreamy blond boy Virginia meets at a bagel shop, turns out to be Annie's 17-year-old brother. Despite Annie's adamant discomfort with Virginia and Sebastian's connection, their relationship ultimately brings solace to Annie's mother. Annie's feelings on the matter are sacrificed, making the otherwise-delicious romance harder to root for. Virginia's challenges are her family--cold, controlling, and image-obsessed--and her own body image, which she triumphantly levels up, though eschewing the term "fat" in favor of "curvaceous chick." Her secondary romance is Manhattan, detailed and buzzing, though whiter than is realistic; Chinatown and its inhabitants are exoticized and presented as foreign. The Mills and Shreves families are white.Well-written humor and fizzy romance wrapped in an uneasy plot. (Fiction. 14-16)

      COPYRIGHT(2018) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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From Carolyn Mackler, author of the Printz Honor-winning The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things, comes a story of what happens when the "happily ever after" turns out to be less than perfect.

It's been five months since sixteen-year-old Virginia Shreves thought her life was finally back on course: she has come to terms with who she is both inside and out, and she's even started to rebuild her relationship with her older brother Byron, whose date-rape charge completely shattered everything.
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