Why does Mia feel awkward early in the story?
Why does Amena try not to cry when Mia calls her a genius?
Why does Mia’s teacher tell Amena’s story to the class?
If a new student came to your school, how would you want them to feel? Why?
What identities do I share with my family? What identities do I have that are different from my family?
How do I know when people are being treated unfairly?
How can we promote and acknowledge diversity among younger students.
What are some fun differences about yourself that you can share with your friends?
What do you have in common with your classmates?
What can you do to show your classmate(s) you like them?
What are the differences between how I live and how others live?
Do you notice differences between you and the person next to you?
Where was I born?
Where was my mom born?
Where was my dad born?
what happened when I was born?
How did we end up in Sonoma County?
Are people all the same?
How can I show people I like them?
How are people connected though they are different?
What ways can a classroom environment affect a child?
How can I learn more about other people?
How can I learn more about other people?
What are the differences between how I live and how others live?