About This Book
Andrea Davis Pinkney's "Solo Girl" introduces Cass, a girl navigating the challenges of a new foster home and neighborhood. While she's bright at math, Cass yearns for social connection, specifically to join the vibrant jump rope group she observes. The story gently explores themes of belonging, self-confidence, and perseverance as Cass works to master a new skill and find her place. It's a heartwarming read for children aged 4-11, offering a relatable journey of adapting to change and building new friendships.
Although she is good at math, Cass wishes that she could jump rope as well as the group she watches in her new neighborhood.
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Cass feel when she first watches the girls jump rope? Have you ever felt that way?
2
What challenges does Cass face when trying to learn jump rope? How does she overcome them?
3
How do the other children react to Cass at first, and how does that change?
4
What does it mean to belong to a group? What are some ways you've made new friends?
5
Cass is good at math, but she wants to be good at jump rope. What's something you're good at, and what's something new you'd like to learn?
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