The Story
When new kid Max Weller begins the year at yet another school, he follows his usual pattern of crawling further into his shell, hoping to keep his head down and just try to get by.
What he doesn't anticipate, however, is meeting Emma Tate, a popular girl who is determined to befriend him despite his desire to remain invisible.
Drawing him into her world of cross-country running, their relationship deepens and grows over the years and Emma's support and encouragement propels Max to become a championship runner. I Am the Wind is a story about running, but it is also a story about friendship and having the courage to keep going no matter what the odds; to push through the "pain cave" in both running and in life.
Author: Cullen Cantwell
Publisher: Gladeye Press
Published: 05/25/2026
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.67d
ISBN: 9781951289331
Audience: Young Adult
About the Author
Cantwell, Cullen: - Cullen Cantwell is a dedicated middle school English/Language Arts and Social Studies teacher with a passion for storytelling, education, and community. He is the author of All the Things That Could Be and brings his love of language and history into both his classroom and his writing. When he's not teaching or writing, Cullen enjoys long-distance running, watching baseball, and exploring the Pacific Northwest, where he lives with his wife and two children. His work often draws inspiration from the everyday moments that shape who we are and the stories we carry with us.
Description
When new kid Max Weller begins the year at yet another school, he follows his usual pattern of crawling further into his shell, hoping to keep his head down and just try to get by.
What he doesn't anticipate, however, is meeting Emma Tate, a popular girl who is determined to befriend him despite his desire to remain invisible.
Drawing him into her world of cross-country running, their relationship deepens and grows over the years and Emma's support and encouragement propels Max to become a championship runner. I Am the Wind is a story about running, but it is also a story about friendship and having the courage to keep going no matter what the odds; to push through the "pain cave" in both running and in life.
Author: Cullen Cantwell
Publisher: Gladeye Press
Published: 05/25/2026
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.67d
ISBN: 9781951289331
Audience: Young Adult
About the Author
Cantwell, Cullen: - Cullen Cantwell is a dedicated middle school English/Language Arts and Social Studies teacher with a passion for storytelling, education, and community. He is the author of All the Things That Could Be and brings his love of language and history into both his classroom and his writing. When he's not teaching or writing, Cullen enjoys long-distance running, watching baseball, and exploring the Pacific Northwest, where he lives with his wife and two children. His work often draws inspiration from the everyday moments that shape who we are and the stories we carry with us.
