Beggars in Spain

In this Hugo and Nebula Award-winning tale, "Beggars in Velvet," we follow Leisha Camden, the first genetically altered child designed to thrive without sleep. Funded by her wealthy father, this unique procedure gives her a distinct advantage, but as she grows, she encounters others like herself and explores the implications of her enhancement. The non-sleep children demonstrate heightened intelligence and problem-solving skills compared to their peers, raising questions about the nature of humanity and the ethical dimensions of genetic engineering.