From the Desk of Zoe Washington Themes
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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.
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Illustrate themes in From the Desk of Zoe Washington and how they impact the story.
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- FAMILY
- FRIENDSHIP
- Of course I will help.
- Thank you!
- COURAGE
- I think you know my father.
- What can I do for you?
- Zoe values her family a great deal. She is very close to her Grandma, she loves her step-dad like a father, and is eager to help and get to know Marcus, her birth father.
- Zoe's friendship with Trevor is very important to her. They are honest and open with each other and always have one another's backs.
- Zoe knows she could get into big trouble for trying to find Marcus' alibi, Sarah Thomas, but she does it anyway to help her father.
- Zoe Washington Themes
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