When students at a public high school learn about a proposed reorganization of São Paulo’s school system, they decide to take action. What begins as a collective fight to defend their school soon becomes a transformative experience, as they organize assemblies, occupy spaces, and discover the power of civic engagement. Alongside political activism, the characters navigate the uncertainties of adolescence, including family conflicts, friendship, first love, and questions about their future.

Written by award-winning author Paula Fábrio, recipient of both the FNLIJ Award and the São Paulo Literature Prize, the novel is inspired by the 2015 student movement that mobilized thousands of young people across the state of São Paulo. Blending fiction with a recent historical event, the narrative gives voice to a generation determined to be heard and highlights the role of young people as agents of change.

The book’s dynamic structure mirrors the intensity of contemporary youth experiences. Nonlinear chapters, text messages, and multiple narrative forms are woven into the story, creating a fast-paced reading experience. Cássia Roriz’s collage-based illustrations reinforce this fragmented and vibrant atmosphere, combining photographs, drawings, and graphic elements that reflect the diversity of voices, interests, and emotions that shape adolescence.