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Why was going to Aunt Connie's so special?

What kind of surprises do you like?

Pick one of the paintings you especially liked and explain what made that person special.

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What are some things that all of the people in the paintings had in common with each other?

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Why do you think the author chose the people she did for her paintings?

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How did the paintings make Lonnie and Melody feel?

How do you think the author of the book feels about the women she chose to write about?

What dreams did Lonnie and Melody have for their futures?

What dreams do you have for your future?

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