Thanks a lot, universe [Thanks A Lot, Universe Volume: 1]by Lucas, Chad 

Paperback(Amulet Books, 2022)

BTSB #: 589783 Available

Dewey: FAges: 10-14   
AR: 3.8 MG

Genres: Sports Family Life

Subjects: Family problems - Fiction Foster children - Fiction Friendship - Fiction Basketball - Fiction Junior high schools - Fiction School stories Gay teenagers - Fiction

Summary: Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be "normal" again. Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team-even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him.

Thanks a lot, universe [Thanks A Lot, Universe Volume: 1]by Lucas, Chad 

BTSB Prebound(Amulet Books, 2021)

BTSB #: 589794 Available

Dewey: FAges: 10-14   
AR: 3.8 MG

Genres: Sports Family Life

Subjects: Family problems - Fiction Foster children - Fiction Friendship - Fiction Basketball - Fiction Junior high schools - Fiction School stories Gay teenagers - Fiction

Summary: Brian has always been anxious, whether at home, or in class, or on the basketball court. His dad tries to get him to stand up for himself and his mom helps as much as she can, but after he and his brother are placed in foster care, Brian starts having panic attacks. And he doesn't know if things will ever be "normal" again. Ezra's always been popular. He's friends with most of the kids on his basketball team-even Brian, who usually keeps to himself. But now, some of his friends have been acting differently, and Brian seems to be pulling away. Ezra wants to help, but he worries if he's too nice to Brian, his friends will realize that he has a crush on him.

You owe me one, universe [Thanks A Lot, Universe Volume: 2]by Lucas, Chad 

BTSB Prebound(Amulet Books, 2023)

BTSB #: 589820 Available

Dewey: FAges: 10-14   
AR: 4.1 MG F&P: Z

Genres: Sports Family Life

Subjects: Friendship - Fiction Best friends - Fiction Middle schools - Fiction Basketball - Fiction Gay teenagers - Fiction Family problems - Fiction

Summary: Thirteen-year-old Brian and his best friend Ezra navigate the challenges and complexities of middle school, as Brian struggles to cope with his emotions and Ezra attempts to balance his loyalty to his best friend with a newfound friendship.