Challenges Zoe Faces
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From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
By Lauren Ayube
Zoe is a 12 year old girl who lives just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. It is summertime, and she is focused on becoming the best kid baker that has ever been. Her world is changed when she receives a letter from her birth father, Marcus, who has been in prison since before she was born. From the Desk of Zoe Washington is a heartwarming story about family and loyalty. It also educates readers about systemic racism within the justice system in present day America.
Storyboard Description
Zoe Washington faces many challenges throughout the novel. Create a storyboard to illustrate three!
Storyboard Text
- Slide: 1
- Keeping Things a Secret
- Zoe, we are going to have to tell them soon.
- Please, just a little longer!
- Zoe hides the fact that she is writing to Marcus from her mother. Her Grandma is helping her, and they both feel guilty about lying and sneaking around.
- Slide: 2
- Proving Innocence
- I'm sorry, I don't remember. I wish I could be more help.
- Zoe struggles to find Marcus' alibi witness, Sarah Thomas. When she finally finds her, Sarah does not remember Marcus.
- Slide: 3
- Getting on The Baking Show
- Nope, this doesn't taste right. Too sweet!
- Zoe has been waiting forever to turn 12 years old so that she can audition for the Kids Baking Challenge on TV. Her parents let her intern at a bakery in order to get practice, then they will decide if she can try out.