I AM

Ryan experiences many changes. How does Ryan respond to these changes? If you were in Ryan's position, how would you respond?

Who are the people Ryan goes to for support and encouragement? Who are the people in your life that support and encourage you?

What does the phrase "ways to make sunshine" mean? How does Ryan make sunshine and why is it important?

Why are differences important? What would it be like if everyone was the same? Why is it important to be unique?

Why did Aidan wish the baby could choose the name they liked best?

After all the questions about gender from people throughout the book, the reader never learns the gender of the new baby. What is the effect of not including that information? Why do you think the author chose to leave it out?

What does identity mean to students after reading? After reading When Aidan Became a Brother, what does it mean to you to “be yourself”? Why? How might your understanding of ‘being yourself’ have changed after reading When Aidan Became a Brother?

What windows and mirrors come up for you reading Danitra Brown?

What black lives matter principles are reflected in Danitra Brown?

What were your favorite poem(s) that you connect to in Danitra Brown?

Does Zuri like school? How can you tell?

What makes Zuri and Danitra such good friends? Can you think of a friendship that you have with one of your friends that is like Danitra’s and Zuri’s friendship?