Iveliz
What are some things Iveliz likes to do with her dad
go to Costco, laugh at pranks, fight over popcorn.
Who is Amir?
Best friend of Iveliz
Who is with Iveliz during the car crash? How does the car crash affect her?
Her dad
She feels that it was her fault and she wishes she had died instead of her dad.
What is one main lesson from the book?
Writing can help express feelings
Who are the characters that cause conflict at school for Iveliz
Jessica and Justin G
What is the major change Iveliz experiences at the beginning of the story?
Iveliz starts a new middle school
What health issue does Mimi have?
Dementia
What causes Iveliz to have a panic attack when Amir comes over?
Mimi left the house and was missing
What main theme is shown throughout the book?
Identity and self-expression
How does Mimi's illness affect iveliz
adds worry and fear
What is Iveliz favorite class at school?
Gardening
What five characters help Iveliz feel supported?
Amir, Mimi, Mami, Akikko, Teachers
What happens to Iveliz Pills towards the end of the book?
Mimi accidently threw them away
What does Akikko represent?
Friendship and acceptance
What strategy does Dr. Turnip give Iveliz to help her regulate her emotions?
Counting
How are Iveliz and Mimi similar?
They both feel trapped. Iveliz feels trapped in her thoughts and Mimi feels trapped in the house.
Who helps Iveliz regulate her emotions?
Dr. Turnip
Which setting is most connected to Iveliz’s emotional struggles?
school/ the classroom
What event leads to Iveliz getting suspended?
Punching Justin G because he was reading her poems
What classroom does Iveliz make it a goal to not go to?
ISBI
What happens when Iveliz has emotional outbursts at school?
She gets suspended
Who is a peer that Iveliz struggles to understand or trust?
Akikko
How does Iveliz feel at the beginning of the story and at the end of the story?
Beginning - anxious, angry, overwhelmed
End - Confident, and hopeful
Which theme is best shown through Iveliz’s constant need to explain herself?
Responsibility and guilt
What lesson does Iveliz begin to learn by the end of the story?
Asking for help is okay