About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is processing a frightening event, struggling with anxiety, or finding it difficult to articulate big feelings. Manuel Soto is a young boy living with PTSD after witnessing a traumatic incident of gun violence. He uses his phone camera as a grounding tool, finding peace in the golden hour light and the quiet beauty of nature. This graphic novel gently explores how creativity and supportive friendships can provide a path back to feeling safe. While the backstory is intense, the focus remains on Manuel's healing journey and his growing bond with two classmates on a farm. It is a compassionate choice for middle-grade readers who need to see that anxiety is manageable and that it is okay to move at your own pace through recovery.
