by John Furlong
First published 2025
John, a novice teacher, eagerly accepts a position at a local high school. But his excitement quickly turns to trepidation as he's tasked with mentoring a student teacher, Emily. As John struggles to balance his own teaching duties with guiding Emily's development, he faces pushback from the administration and resentment from Emily herself. Can John overcome his insecurities and provide the support Emily needs to become an effective educator?
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, education, academia
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
239 pages · Paperback