When an Atlanta police officer known for his de-escalation skills abruptly shifts tactics and starts charging into hot pursuits and bold showdowns wherever he can find them, the viral videos of his reckless acts of bravery raise alarm bells for his friends and family.
Cecil Hall is stressed about moving from Florida to Massachusetts and making friends at a new school. Loosely based on author Jonathan Todd's own middle school experience, Timid reveals Cecil's inner dialogue as he figures out how to fit in as an African American student who'd rather draw pictures than play sports at his new mostly-white school.