Chrystal D. Giles
May 5, 2026
Hardcover
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Adolescence & Coming of Age / Physical & Emotional Abuse / African American & Black
Ages 10 And Up, Grades 5 And Up
When Calla finds out her favorite teacher has been accused of inappropriate conduct, she decides to take action in this powerful story about growing up and speaking up, about listening to others and learning to listen to yourself. Because the more Calla listens . . . the more she realizes that maybe she has something to say too.
"Important and empowering—this story is a testament to the power of girls supporting one another."—Kate Messner, New York Times bestselling author
What if the truth really is as powerful as it feels?
Calla has always had smart-girl energy. She’s Josiah the track star’s practical younger sister. Charlee and Jacoby’s problem-solving best friend. Attorney Dionne Howard’s model daughter. So it’s nice when someone seems to see her for her, outside of all that. But what if that person is a grown-up who maybe isn’t as trustworthy as Calla thought? Calla’s mom likes to say “Always do what you know is right.” But what if you don’t know what the right thing is?
"Important and empowering—this story is a testament to the power of girls supporting one another."—Kate Messner, New York Times bestselling author
What if the truth really is as powerful as it feels?
Calla has always had smart-girl energy. She’s Josiah the track star’s practical younger sister. Charlee and Jacoby’s problem-solving best friend. Attorney Dionne Howard’s model daughter. So it’s nice when someone seems to see her for her, outside of all that. But what if that person is a grown-up who maybe isn’t as trustworthy as Calla thought? Calla’s mom likes to say “Always do what you know is right.” But what if you don’t know what the right thing is?
