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Some voices are quiet-not because they are weak, but because they have learned to wait. Billy and the Voices is a gentle, powerful chapter book about a boy in foster care who learns that speaking up matters-even when answers take time. Billy knows what it feels like to hurt and not be heard. When a simple need goes unanswered and the waiting stretches on, he begins to wonder if his voice really matters. Through small moments, careful listening, and the courage to keep speaking, Billy discovers that voices don't disappear just because the world is slow to respond. Told through the warm, reflective lens of Boot-Prints House, this story explores the quiet strength of children who learn patience before trust-and hope before certainty. This story gently explores themes of: Being heard when systems move slowly Advocacy and self-expression Foster care and waiting for answers Resilience, dignity, and quiet courage The power of listening as an act of care Written for readers ages 8-13, Billy and the Voices is ideal for: Independent readers Family and classroom read-alouds Libraries and educators Children in foster care and those who love them This book is a companion story in The Little Billy Series, inspired by real foster-care experiences and written with deep care for children who may see themselves in Billy's journey. Above all, Billy and the Voices is a reminder that: Speaking up is an act of bravery Waiting does not mean you are unimportant And even the quietest voices matter

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