Candace, the Universe, and Everything by Sherri L Smith

Candace, the Universe, and Everything by Sherri L Smith

A speculative children's novel about three generations of Black girls connected across time and space through a wormhole in their school locker.

Praise for Candace, the Universe, and Everything:

“Inventive, unique, and empowering—a book that transcends time” —Erin Entrada Kelly, two-time Newbery Medal–winning author of The First State of Being and Hello, Universe

“A delightful celebration of intergenerational friendship that blends history, mystery, and science!” —Gene Luen Yang, Printz Award–winning author of American Born Chinese

“Gorgeous prose, intricate plotting, and truer-than-true characters—all woven into a fantastical adventure set firmly in our very real world. Honestly, I can’t imagine anyone not loving this surprising, complex, wonderful book. Sherri L. Smith is a writer of ‘unordinary’ brilliance and imagination.” —Laurel Snyder, award-winning author of Orphan Island

“A captivating, funny, and altogether ingenious tale about a girl dealing with the seismic social shifts of eighth grade while trying to solve a mystery that brings the fundamental nature of the universe into question. Sherri L. Smith is one of the most exciting writers in the field, and, once again, she has done something extraordinary.” —Anne Ursu, award-winning author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy

Sherri L.Smith (www.sherrilsmith.com) is the author of several young adult novels, including Flygirl and Orleans, which received critical praise. She resides in the city of Los Angeles, California. @Sherri_L_Smith is her Twitter handle.

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ISBN 13	9781524737931
ISBN 10	1524737933
Title	Candace, the Universe, and Everything
Author	Sherri L Smith
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2025-09-09
Number of pages	336
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.