Every Variable of Us
Every Variable of Us by Charles A. Bush, published by North Star Editions in 2022, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the life of Alexis Duncan, a teenager from Philadelphia. After a gang shooting alters her aspirations of a college scholarship and a professional basketball career, Alexis redirects her focus to her school’s STEM team, where she finds a new path amid the challenges of her poverty-stricken neighborhood. The narrative delves into her journey of self-discovery, highlighting her evolving identity as she navigates friendships and academic pressures.
Readers will find a story that intertwines themes of action and adventure with social issues such as poverty, prejudice, and the complexities of LGBTQ relationships. As Alexis grapples with her ambitions and the weight of her past, she is inspired by Aamani Chakrabarti, a new friend who encourages her to embrace her potential beyond athletics. This edition spans 376 pages and is presented in English, offering a thoughtful exploration of resilience and personal growth against a backdrop of societal challenges.
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After Philly teenager Alexis Duncan is injured in a gang shooting, her dreams of a college scholarship and pro basketball career vanish in an instant. To avoid becoming another Black teen trapped in her poverty-stricken neighborhood, she shifts her focus to the school’s STEM team, a group of self-professed nerds seeking their own college scholarships.
Academics have never been her thing, but Alexis is freshly motivated by Aamani Chakrabarti, the new Indian student who becomes her friend (and crush?). Alexis begins to see herself as so much more than an athlete. But just as her future starts to reform, Alexis’s own doubts and old loyalties pull her back into harm’s way.
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