- Jade Butler. The protagonist of the novel.
- Sam. A white teen who begins attending St.
- Maxine. Jade's mentor in the Woman to Woman program.
- Mom. Jade's mother.
- Mrs. Parker.
- E.J. Jade's uncle; E.J. is Mom's much younger brother.
- Lee Lee. Jade's best friend in her North Portland neighborhood.
- Dad.
What is the book Piecing Me Together about?
A timely and powerful story about a teen girl from a poor neighborhood striving for success, from acclaimed author Renée Watson. Jade believes she must get out of her neighborhood if she's ever going to succeed. Her mother says she has to take every opportunity.
Who is Kira in Piecing Me Together?
One of Maxine's best friends. She has straight, light brown hair. Along with Bailey, she tells Maxine that she deserves better than someone like Jon.25 Feb 2020
Why did Renee Watson write Piecing Me Together?
'Piecing Me Together' Novelist Says She Writes To Help Kids Feel Seen Renée Watson won the Coretta Scott King Award for her novel about a black student at a mostly white private school.17 Feb 2018
What age group is Piecing Me Together for?
16-year-old
What is the genre of Piecing Me Together?
Fiction
What is the theme of Piecing Me Together?
Piecing Me Together tackles a wide range of themes that include race, class, privilege and friendship. Watson specifically considers how race and class impact opportunity and who gets what. The main character is a black teenager, Jade Butler who is determined to make something of her life.26 Jan 2018
What is the conflict of Piecing Me Together?
Jade and Sam's fights and disagreements echoed exactly what I go through with my family. Later on in the novel, a black girl is the victim of police brutality. This becomes another point of contention between Sam and Jade because Sam simply doesn't get it.6 Feb 2017
What social issues impact jade in Piecing Me Together?
Intersectionality, Identity, and Discrimination Piecing Me Together follows high school student Jade throughout her junior year. Jade is an anomaly in her neighborhood, but the pride of it: rather than attend the neighborhood's public high school, she buses to a private school called St.25 Feb 2020
What are jades dreams in Piecing Me Together?
St. Francis is filled with opportunities and the guidance counselor, Mrs. Parker, keeps a close eye on Jade and makes sure she is given extra support. Jade's dream is to study abroad and she knows Junior year is the year when the lucky students are chosen.