P.S. Be Eleven

What message does the novel send about the nature of family love? How do the shifts within the Gaither family complicate Delphine’s ideas about love in general?

What role does school play in Delphine’s shifts in identity? Is school a good, bad, or neutral force in Delphine’s life? Support your interpretation with specific examples from the text.

Research the social and cultural significance of the Jackson Five and explain why the Gaither sisters are so fascinated by the band.