Defiant Little Bubbles of Joy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798985491746)

Abrupt changes transform Nia's seemingly uneventful life her junior year. She's thrilled to have a new LGBTQ+ bestie named Pan, despite her persistent economic hardship and her new awareness of an anti-LGBTQ+ undercurrent in school. When she's caught off guard by an unexpected romance with Caspar, a thoughtful and introspective football player, their relationship muddles her friendship with Pan, which becomes strained and unpredictable. Razor wit and unflinching honesty distinguish this unforgettable story in which defiant little bubbles of joy pop up through the complications of true friendship and first love.