What does Keysha want the most?
What are Keysha’s flaws and how do you think she got them?
What are Keysha’s strengths?
Is Keysha a leader or a follower?
What is Toya’s motivation for trying to pressure Keysha to consider dropping out of school?
Why does Keysha still care about her mother, Justine, even after she’s left her in a desperate situation?
While in the group home, Keysha hears stories from teen kids who were homeless and living on the streets. Discuss what you think it would be like to live on the street without food, shelter or someone to love you.
Discuss why you think Mike wanted to be viewed as a hard-core gangster as opposed to a clean-cut young man.
Discuss how and why Liz was able to connect with Keysha and get her to trust her.
Why do you think Jordan is willing to risk everything for a daughter he didn’t know he had?