A young 4th grade teacher, Jane Richards, faces a challenge with 11-year-old C.T. Young, a stubborn rebel and liar who's struggling to connect with others. When C.T.'s younger sister Tanya dies, he becomes withdrawn and gets into trouble at school. However, when a swarm of bees invades the classroom, C.T. surprises everyone by taking charge and capturing the queen bee, earning praise from the principal. Despite his difficulties, C.T. finds a new sense of purpose when a butterfly emerges from a cocoon he's been watching, and he presents it to Jane, who helps him share the miracle with his classmates.
Bright Road
Mary Elizabeth Vroman's 1951 short story "See How They Run" was recognized with the prestigious Christopher Award, inspired by the experiences of a 4th generation schoolteacher from the British West Indies.
