The Quiet Girl Speaks

Mia sits at the back of the class.

She never speaks in group work.

On Monday, her teacher gives a new task.

Every student must talk for one minute about a hobby.

Mia feels afraid.

She likes birds, so she draws three birds in her notebook.

At home, she says her talk to her cat.

On Friday, Mia stands up slowly.

Her voice is quiet at first.

Then she shows her drawing, and the words come easily.

The class claps, and Mia smiles.

After class, Mia writes a short note on the board: "Birds need trees." She adds a small drawing of a bird.

Some classmates read it and smile.

They ask Mia about the birds in the school garden.

The next week, Mia brings a photo of a nest.

She tells the class where to find it.

Now Mia talks in every group.

She knows her words can help others see the world.