About This Book
Mister and Me tells the story of Jolene, a young African American girl living in a small Louisiana mill town in 1940. When her beloved Momma begins courting a kind logger, Jolene is fiercely resistant to the idea of a new stepfather. She employs a range of 'defiantly bad behavior' in an attempt to drive him away, fearing the disruption to her family and her place within it. This chapter book gently explores themes of family change, acceptance, and the complex emotions children experience when a parent considers remarriage. It offers a poignant look at a child's perspective on blended families, set against a rich historical backdrop.
In a small Louisiana mill town in 1940, Jolene does not want her Momma to marry the logger who is courting her, but it seems that even her most defiantly bad behavior cannot make him go away.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Why do you think Jolene didn't want her Momma to marry the logger?
2
Have you ever felt worried about a big change in your family? How did you feel?
3
What are some ways Jolene could have expressed her feelings instead of acting out?
4
How do you think the logger felt when Jolene was being difficult?
5
What does it mean to be a family? Can a family change and still be a family?
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