Female-centered story.

Hook: A 16 year old Black American girl and her day to day relationships.

 Lives in a poor neighborhood and goes to school in a white prestigious neighborhood 

Not centered on French culture - it is a translation of an English book.

Story about a Black American girl (Jade) who lives in a poor neighbourhood and goes to a prestigious white school because of her scholarship. She get set up with a mentor (a Black female). She likes her and looks up to her as a role model. 

Students would like this story. 

Character is artistic, uses collaging.

Themes: figuring out your identity and relationship issue, identity and intersectionality (class, gender, and race). 

Teens can relate to these themes. 

Good stepping stone to talk about identity and privilege. 

Character is plus-size.

Positive ending.

Not very rich story in terms of francophone content, but a good purchase. A recent publication.

Good for literature circles - not necessarily a whole class read. Not situated in cultural spaces.

Classroom use:

• Teach identity, privilege, intersectionality, oppression, voice, power, working hard, etc.

• Main character uses art in novel to discuss social issues.

• Good vocabulary for Core students. They can talk about labels, voice, power, etc.

• Possible activity: Students can do an art therapy project or a wellness presentation where students present different anti-stress, mental health activities.