SuitabookDarius & Twig
Walter Dean Myers
- Reading
- Read together or check in as your reader goes, especially around the bullying and family difficulties; invite them to pause or talk about what feels important.
- Themes
- Friendship and separate ambitions: Darius pursues writing and Twig athletic success as the two friends face pressures and obstacles. Their different pursuits make personal goals and friendship central subjects.
- Bullying and family challenges: Bullying and an abusive uncle are named among the difficulties the friends must face. These challenges may provide a reason to talk about how the characters respond and what support they have.
- Worth knowing
- Bullying and an abusive uncle are part of the friends’ challenges. The extent and detail of the harm are not clear, so consider checking in if these subjects are difficult for your reader.