Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became A Brother also won the Stonewall, and his book Call Me Max has been banned in schools across the country. He has forthcoming books about language, unicycles, breakups, and lots of other topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a school librarian.

The Vicious Cycle

Nobody rode the unicycle. It could only go around in circles. But before long, it can’t do anything else. This story is about the ruts we dig ourselves into, how friends can show up for us, and how the choice to get better is ours alone.

Festival Years