Finding Our Voice
Fiction novel for teenagers with related visuals."Finding Our Voice" follows a group of high school students—Maya, Noah, and Chloe—who feel unheard in their school and community. Frustrated with the trivial chatter online and in the cafeteria, they start a podcast called The Northwood Current to tackle social issues they care about, from local politics to mental health.
Their journey is far from smooth. After an awkward first episode, a single positive comment from a community member gives them the courage to continue. However, as their popularity grows, they face significant backlash from both the school administration and online trolls. This criticism tests their resolve and makes them question their purpose. In the end, they decide to use their platform to address the backlash directly, inspiring other students to share their own stories. This transforms their podcast from a small project into a powerful, collective movement, proving that every voice, no matter how young, has the power to create change.
"Finding Our Voice" is the story of three high school friends—Maya, Noah, and Chloe—who feel like their opinions on important social issues are lost in the trivial noise of their school and online world. To combat this, Maya convinces them to start a podcast called The Northwood Current. Their first broadcast is a disaster, but a single message of support from a local artist gives them the hope they need to continue. As their podcast gains listeners and tackles more serious topics, they start to face intense backlash. The school administration warns them to stick to "positive" subjects, and an anonymous online troll dismisses them as "privileged kids." Feeling discouraged, they are on the verge of giving up. However, a flood of supportive messages from other students who felt inspired by their work reignites their passion. They decide to dedicate their next episode to the backlash itself, turning a moment of criticism into a powerful call to action. By amplifying the voices of their peers, they transform their podcast into a movement, proving that together, they can create real change.