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Nishat

This character is the main character of the novel. This character experiences multiple forms of discrimination throughout the novel. This character relies on their cultural identity and business to help them feel connected to their community.

Priti

This character explores the themes of cultural ties, Instagram, and shame. This character is closely bonded to the main protagonist.

Flavia

This character represents the theme of cultural appropriation and the complexities of learning from our mistakes. This character is also the cousin of Chyna, who represents the theme of identity. Together, they tell the story of how people can learn from their cultures and make the world a better place. This character is Brazilian-Irish and a new admission to the protagonist's school.

Chyna

This character demonstrates how intricate and subtle racism can be and gives the young adult reader a practical example of how to deal with racists. The themes...

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