

Starr states that she will “never be quiet." How can you take steps to use your voice to promote social justice?.Where do you see yourself in Starr or her life?.Why do the detectives do this? What is Starr's reaction? Starr is questioned by police about details from Khalil's past.What is the “trap of the white standard” that Starr’s brother Seven mentions? Have you seen examples of this in real life? Explain.Why do you think this happens? Do you agree with Starr's actions? If you were in Starr's position what would you do? Why? There is a long history of this happening in the United States. After the jury decision about Khalil's death is made public, unrest begins.Starr says to Hailey, “You can say something racist and not be racist.” What do you think this means? Do you agree or disagree? Why?.Do you think this complicates their romance or strengthen it? Why? What do you think happens to them after the book? Starr is in an interracial relationship with Chris.Why do you think she does this? Does her attitude toward police officers change over the course of the book? How does her uncle play into this change?

Starr refers to police officer Brian Cruise as his badge number: One-Fifteen.How does Starr define family? How do you define family?.

Do you think Starr's code-switching is successful? Do you think it's necessary? If yes, why? Do other characters code-switch in the book? Why? What role does code-switching play in your life?
