Paper Things

In this poignant story, Ari faces a tough choice between staying with her guardian and joining her older brother, Gage, after their mother’s death. With Gage lacking a stable home, the siblings navigate a precarious existence of couch surfing and shelter-hopping in Maine, complicating Ari's school life and dreams of attending a gifted middle school. As their situation becomes increasingly uncertain, Ari grapples with the possibility of breaking her late mother's wishes while revealing the often-overlooked realities of homelessness. Narrated with authenticity, this tale offers a fresh perspective on resilience in the face of adversity.