Nicole Piselli

Mandi, a thirteen-year-old, moves into a new house with her younger brother Liam amidst her parents' divorce. Feeling isolated and burdened by responsibility, she struggles with the silence and emotional fallout of her family's situation. At school, she avoids connection until Sarah, a girl with a "Books are my Boyfriend" t-shirt, offers her friendship and a walk home, providing a glimmer of hope.