Birdie Caldwell is trying to find her footing as a supply teacher while nursing the wounds of a recent heartbreak. In her temporary classrooms, she hopes to make a meaningful impact. But when one of her LGBTQ2S+ students becomes the target of relentless bullying, Birdie is drawn into a fight for inclusion and justice, supporting students advocating for stronger protections at the local school board-with a little political insight from her sister, Cal, to give them the edge.
Amidst the turmoil, Birdie finds an unexpected connection with a kind-hearted colleague, someone who shares her values and reignites a spark of hope in her life. But as the weight of her student's struggles presses on her, Birdie begins to feel powerless in a system resistant to change. Brave in Capital City is a poignant story of resilience, allyship, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown, even when the path forward is uncertain.
Disclaimer: This book contains sensitive subject matter, including references to suicide and its emotional aftermath. While these themes are handled with care and empathy, they may be triggering for some readers.
Birdie Caldwell is trying to find her footing as a supply teacher while nursing the wounds of a recent heartbreak. In her temporary classrooms, she hopes to make a meaningful impact. But when one of her LGBTQ2S+ students becomes the target of relentless bullying, Birdie is drawn into a fight for inclusion and justice, supporting students advocating for stronger protections at the local school board-with a little political insight from her sister, Cal, to give them the edge.
Amidst the turmoil, Birdie finds an unexpected connection with a kind-hearted colleague, someone who shares her values and reignites a spark of hope in her life. But as the weight of her student's struggles presses on her, Birdie begins to feel powerless in a system resistant to change. Brave in Capital City is a poignant story of resilience, allyship, and the courage it takes to step into the unknown, even when the path forward is uncertain.
Disclaimer: This book contains sensitive subject matter, including references to suicide and its emotional aftermath. While these themes are handled with care and empathy, they may be triggering for some readers.