Zoe is a 12 year old girl who lives just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. It is summertime, and she is focused on becoming the best kid baker that has ever been. Her world is changed when she receives a letter from her birth father, Marcus, who has been in prison since before she was born. From the Desk of Zoe Washington is a heartwarming story about family and loyalty. It also educates readers about systemic racism within the justice system in present day America.
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Physical/Character TraitsCourageousDeterminedFriendlyInnovative How does this character change throughout the novel?Forgives TrevorMaturesHelps her birth father What challenges does this character face?Lying to her parentsHelping free her birth fatherSystemic RacismAchieving her dream
Zoe
Trevor
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Marcus
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Grandma
Natalie (Zoe's mom)
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Paul (Zoe's step-dad)
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