Juli's neighbor who moves in across the street before second grade and navigates his perception of her while dealing with his family's influence and his own coming-of-age journey.

Bryce's maternal grandfather who comes to live with the Loskis and becomes a supportive figure for both Bryce and Juli, noticing qualities in Juli that remind him of his late wife.

Juli's father, a mason with artistic sensibilities and a nurturing personality, who supports his family and mentors his children with regard to life and learning.

Bryce's father, who works in an office and often displays judgmental and short-tempered behavior, affecting family dynamics with his biased viewpoints and comments.