Nia has a stutter. Her words bounce, pause, and twist—especially when the world moves too fast. At home, her voice sings, jokes, and tells stories to her stuffed turtle. At school, it hides behind silence and side-eyes. But when a school-wide Speech Showcase is announced, Nia faces the mic, the spotlight, and her biggest question yet: will she stay invisible, or let her voice rise, bounce and all?

Told with rhythm, courage, and unapologetic heart, Where My Words Begin is a lyrical middle-grade novel about speaking up, owning your rhythm, and learning that different doesn’t mean broken—it means brave.

✨ Perfect for fans of The Poet X, Starfish, and Roll With It
✨ Features slam poetry, fierce friendships, and the power of voice
✨ Includes poems from Nia’s notebook and a sneak peek at Book Two: Where My Voice Grows