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Jazmin

This is the main character and narrator of the book.

CeCe

This character is Jazmin's older sister.

Jazmin's Mother

This character suffers from depression, alcoholism and eventually a mental breakdown.

Jazmin's Father

This character loved jazz music and named his youngest daughter Jazmin with the letter z to honor that passion.

Aunt Sarah

This character lives in the same apartment building as Jazmin and CeCe. She's not really Jazmin's aunt but Jazmin wishes she was. The warm embrace she always gives Jazmin gives her great comfort.

Sophie

This character is Jazmin's Jewish friend. Jazmin sees a connection between the struggles of the blacks and those of the Jews.

Destinee

This character plays hooky with Jazmin one day and they find themselves in a dangerous situation where kids are snorting cocaine and drinking alcohol. They vow to not repeat the same mistake again.

Crew

This character is a...

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