DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. What do you think Avani’s dad meant when he said that “Local government is for everyone”? In what ways is this idea shown throughout the story?
2. How did Avani, Krish, and Maddy encourage each other when things got tough? Point to specific examples. What do you do to support and cheer up your friends?
3. In your own words, summarize how Avani and her friends convinced the city council to put in a skate park. Do you think they could have done anything differently the first time they went to the council meeting?