Jody, a teenager with literary talent, moves to the American Southwest. In the face of family turmoil, she resolves to develop her craft no matter what. Befriending a couple of free-spirited boys, Jody learns about who she is, and what it means to be true to herself. By joining forces, the unlikely triumvirate of Jody, Miguel and Tony, demonstrate that racial differences can be the glue that binds people together. Encouraged by others, she learns to give vent to feelings previously repressed, and that this can lead to healing. Due to her strong sense of social justice, Jody writes about...