Finding Their Voice

The LEAD Squad Series

Nila and Sophie have always preferred the quiet refuge of their resource classroom to the overwhelming "storm" of middle school. Nila, who sometimes uses a communication device, and Sophie, who struggles with the speed of her own thoughts, find themselves the targets of local bullies. But when a successful science fair project earns them a spot on the auditorium stage, they realize that they don't have to face the world alone.

As they trade their fear for "tiny acts of bravery," the girls embark on a journey of self-discovery:

• Standing Up: Learning to use their words—and a few self-defense moves—to face their tormentors.

• The Kindness Club: Turning their own experiences of isolation into a school-wide movement of support and "Kindness Cards".

• Watchful Wings: Partnering with new friends like Noah and Liv to create a "Kindness Watch" that keeps every student safe.

A heart-to-heart story about friendship, resilience, and the power of neurodiversity, Finding Their Voice is a reminder that bravery doesn't have to be loud—it just has to be together