Chad Lucas

Chad Lucas has been in love with words since he attempted his first novel on a typewriter in the sixth grade. A proud descendant of the historic African Nova Scotian community of Lucasville, he has worked as a newspaper reporter, communications advisor, freelance writer, part-time journalism instructor, and parenting columnist. Chad’s debut novel THANKS A LOT, UNIVERSE was named a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and a best middle grade book of 2021 by the School Library Journal, New York Public Library, and Canadian Children’s Book Centre. His second book, LET THE MONSTER OUT, was released in May 2022.