Flip the Script: A Teen Novel About How Today’s Choices Unlock the Power of a Skilled Career

Next-door neighbors Zoe and Kai share an unlikely friendship. As they begin their freshman year of high school, book-smart Zoe is ready to take on the world and pave her way straight to the Ivy League. Meanwhile, Kai just wants to keep things chill and slide under everyone’s radar. Though they couldn’t be more different, their lives are about to collide on an unforeseen path.When their new class pushes them to explore the world of trades, both teens find themselves confronting new possibilities. From hands-on experiences to unexpected mentors to challenges that test their confidence, Zoe and Kai begin to realize that the path to a meaningful future isn’t about luck or blindly following the script you’ve been given—it’s about choices.Flip the Script is an inspiring YA novel and coming-of-age story that empowers teens to rethink their future and discover how today’s choices about education and character will shape a purpose-filled future and career.Created in partnership with Industry for Education (IFE), this story is part of a larger mission to help students connect school with real-world opportunities. IFE brings educators and industry leaders together to help students explore careers, discover their strengths, and better understand the pathways available to them after high school.More than a novel, Flip the Script is a conversation starter for students, families, educators, and communities. Through relatable characters and real-world career exploration, the book encourages young people to think beyond labels, challenge assumptions, and begin designing a future built on purpose, possibility, and informed choices.Perfect for classrooms, career exploration programs, CTE courses, book studies, and families looking to start meaningful conversations with their teens about life after high school. Read more