PROMPT 1: Compare and contrast the experiences of two young people in this novel. How are they similar? How are they different? How does Woodson use the similarities and/or differences to emphasize something important about society? Amari and Haley

Part 1 Look over the prompt you've selected. In your own words, state what you are supposed to DO in answering the prompt.

In answering this prompt, I am supposed to compare and contrast the experiences of Amari and Haley, two young people in the novel. I need to identify their similarities and differences and explain how Woodson uses these to highlight something important about society.