A Duet for Home

At Huey House—a vibrant city shelter alive with clattering pots and laughter like campfire sparks—sixth grader June stares at cold linoleum and wonders how a homeless shelter could ever feel like home—until she meets Tyrell, a resilient biracial boy whose cello echoes through hallways and whose steady kindness shows her that belonging can bloom in unexpected places. When June’s treasured viola is barred at the door, she freezes under fluorescent lights; Tyrell, who’s called Huey House home for three years, patiently guides her through steaming bowls of chili, candlelit hallway concerts, and impromptu pillow forts, transforming her fear into a hopeful melody. But their newfound harmony faces a dire challenge: a sweeping government policy threatens to shutter Huey House and scatter its families, turning June’s fear into fierce determination. Together they rally neighbors, pen urgent letters, and stage a heartfelt benefit concert in the rec room, proving that Economic Justice and Housing Rights can soar on chords of solidarity. Will their duet rise above bureaucratic discord and save this sanctuary, or will the shelter’s doors fall silent? Invite A Duet for Home into your next classroom discussion, community meeting, or family reading hour—ask your local library or bookstore to bring June and Tyrell’s powerful duet to your neighborhood today.