About The Book
Who is the author of The Poet X?
Elizabeth Acevedo
What does Mami do for a living?
Other acceptable answers: custodian, cleaner, housekeeper/housekeeping
What did Mami do to Xiomara’s poetry journal when she read it?
She burned it.
What does Xiomara get from men and boys that is unwanted?
What is the protagonist's first AND last name?
Xiomara Batista
Which character is described as "present", but also "absent" (65)?
Papi
Why does Aman not have a good relationship with his mother?
She never left Trinidad to join him and his father.
When Xiomara encounters any kind of mistreatment from men or boys, what is her first response?
She gets hostile and wants to fight.
In what neighbourhood AND state does the protagonist live?
Harlem, New York
What country is Aman from?
Trinidad
What TWO things does Mami do to punish Xiomara for kissing Aman on the train?
Kneel on rice and pray (to the Virgin Mary statue)
In response to how she feels about attention (48), what mythical creature does Xiomara describe herself as the daughter of?
Medusa (gorgon)
What is the name of this book's publishing company? *see book cover/back
HarperTeen
What does Xiomara's name mean (7)?
"One who is ready for war"
In “The First Words” (9), what is the phrase that Xiomara has heard from her parents since the day she was born when she does something wrong?
“Pero, tú no eres fácil” (“You sure ain’t an easy one”) ($400)
What were the TWO things Xiomara was afraid Aman would do when she said they could not sleep together (328)?
Call her names and kick her out.
In what year was this book published? *see book back/page before dedication
2018
What is the first impression of Ms. Galiano that the author gives (37)?
“Young, has on bright colours, and wears her hair naturally curly. She’s also little… but carries herself big.”
What did Mami do when Xiomara got her period for the first time (39)?
She called Xiomara names, hit her, and threw away her tampons.
Where were Xiomara, Caridad, and Twin when Xiomara was verbally harassed by a basketball player (49)?
Goat Park