The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind

In "The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind," sixteen-year-old Sonia Ocampo is believed to have a gift by her entire village. Despite knowing she has no special powers, Sonia is asked to pray for sick mothers and missing sons, as her community looks to her for solace. However, when Sonia gets a chance to work in the city, she seizes the opportunity to escape her past. But when her brother disappears, Sonia learns she can never truly leave her family behind. With deep, relatable characters and a hint of magical realism, Meg Medina's debut young adult novel is a compelling tale of a strong-willed girl finding her true power.