A Poleke, de once años, le encanta escribir poesía, pero su vida se complica cuando su novio rompe con ella, su padre se mete en problemas y su madre empieza a salir con su profesor. Mientras afronta los cambios familiares y el proceso de crecer, Poleke descubre la resiliencia, la esperanza y el consuelo del amor y la amistad.
 
Eleven-year-old Poleke loves writing poetry, but life becomes complicated when her boyfriend breaks up with her, her father gets into trouble, and her mother starts dating her teacher. As she struggles with family changes and growing up, Poleke discovers resilience, hope, and the comfort of love and friendship.