Vocab
Traveling Musicians
What are Troubadours?
Maya's Brother
Who is Bailey?
Sells food staples, colored thread, etc. Very important
The William Johnson General Merchandise Store
What does Maya think of the store?
Maya loves the store.
atmosphere or quality
aura
area in Central Texas near the Brazos River
What are The Brazos?
Maya's Grandmother, Owner of the Store
Who is Momma?
Where is the store located.
Stamps, Arkansas
What was Maya's state after visiting her mother?
She became depressed.
plant that produces a bitter oil
wormwood
a small musical instrument held between the teeth and played by plucking a metal band.
what is a juice harp?
Main Character, brother is Bailey
Who is Maya?
When does the story take place?
1930, Jim crow was still around
What does Mrs Flowers talk to Maya about?
She talks to her about starting to talk, this eventually gets Maya to start talk
a person belonging to the upper class
What is an aristocrat?
Maya's "Lifeline", very sophisticated, and aristocrat.
Who is Mrs. Flowers?
What does Maya think of Mrs Flowers's house?
She thinks its better than she imagined
She say that she is her grandmother, and she works at they store.
a light cotton fabric
What is a voile?