High school is supposed to be a time of new friendships, shared memories, and coming-of-age moments. For some, it really is. But for others, it can be the loneliest place in the world.
Julian, one of the main characters in Is That Seat Taken?, knows that feeling all too well. From the first day he set foot in a new school, he became the target of bullies. Teased for how he looked, mocked for his stutter, and left out of social circles, he found himself sitting alone day after day. Even teachers turned a blind eye.
Being invisible hurts just as much as being picked on. It chips away at self-esteem and leaves scars that can last a lifetime. This story explores that painful truth through Julian’s eyes, reminding us how much a simple act of kindness could change someone’s entire world.
