Grandma, you’ve always told me I have to work twice as hard to go half as far … But now you’re the only person in the world who doesn’t want their kid to get straight A’s.
-- Drew (Chapter 1)

Importance: Drew is surprised when his grandmother suggests that he study less and have fun by playing a sport. He later admits to Alexandra that he loves basketball, but he does not want to play in school because people expect that from him since he is Black. He also says that he would feel bad taking time out to play a game when he knows his grandmother is working so hard to support them.

Last year, you were taller than me, so you felt you could boss me around … But not that I’m taller, you want to be friends.
-- Andy (Chapter 2)

Importance: Andy misinterprets Drew’s offer of friendship. He reasons that Drew wants...