Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes

In a cleverly observed debut novel, Liston Heights High explores the intertwined lives of a dedicated teacher and a overzealous mother amid the pressures of a privileged school community. When a progressive educator faces backlash for her curriculum and a social media mishap leaves a helicopter mom in hot water, both women confront the fallout of public humiliation. Through their struggles, they navigate the toxic dynamics of entitlement and competition, revealing the challenges students and families face in a world where social status can dictate reputations. This engaging narrative highlights the complexities of parental behavior and the courage of teenagers who dare to speak up.