Please Pay Attention

In this poignant novel in verse by Jamie Sumner, sixth grader Bea Coughlin, who has cerebral palsy, grapples with the profound effects of a school shooting that alters her life forever. As she navigates grief and trauma in a community focused on activism, Bea struggles with feelings of helplessness while learning to reclaim her identity. Through therapeutic horseback riding, she begins to heal and ultimately finds her voice to advocate for change.