Amid the cold, unforgiving world lives a young girl, Kasey, that carries the weight of the world on her shoulders. She understands more than most girls her age and internalizes the problems troubling the adults in her life. On the way home from school, she ends up bonding with a local homeless person despite her mother's warnings. Her newfound friendship shows her although life is unpredictable, it can be as sweet as honey. Fearing no one will really understand her concerns for the world in which she dwells, Kasey jots down her thoughts in a series of private journal entries. Take the journey with The Cardboard Sign as Kasey focuses on the bigger picture.

The Cardboard Sign is a fictional story written for the young adult reader but is relatable to people of all ages. Set in North Carolina, the story shows the world through the lens of Kasey, a young girl. She lives with her mother, college-aged sister, and grandmother. Her mother struggles to keep Kasey's reality in check, and fears the fascination with the homeless will cause trouble for the entire family, but Kasey is well aware of the surrounding world.