Charles A. Bush was raised in Philadelphia, and attended Cabrini University before honing his craft at the University of Oxford. In addition to writing young adult novels, he played professional basketball overseas, spends far too much time obsessing over all things Marvel, has long run out of places to store his mountains of books, and dreams of someday debating literature with Rory Gilmore. Every Variable of Us is his first novel. You can follow him on Instagram (@Charles_A_Bush). [Author photo by Joe McFetridge]

"The author doesn't shy away from showing truths about how poverty affects people, especially in Black communities....Raw and authentic." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Bush's social realism combined with insightful representation will appeal strongly to teens eager to see themselves and their struggles represented accurately." -- School Library Journal

"[Charles A. Bush's] characters, born of lived experience, are engaging and relatable. The book's events and their repercussions are intense, the emotions are authentic, and the story's conclusion is satisfying." -- Foreword Reviews

"Exceptionally well written, entertaining, and thought-provoking." -- Midwest Book Review