Chapter 1: Introduction to Starr and her two worlds - Meet Starr, a sixteen-year-old girl who lives in a poor neighborhood but attends a fancy private school. - Starr introduces her family, including her parents, her older brother Seven, and her younger brother Sekani. - She explains the differences between her two worlds and how she feels like she has to be two different people depending on where she is.
Chapter 2: The shooting of Khalil - Starr attends a party in her neighborhood where she reunites with her childhood friend Khalil. - On their way home, they get pulled over by a police officer for a minor traffic violation. - The situation escalates, and the officer shoots and kills Khalil, leaving Starr traumatized and scared.
Chapter 3: Starr’s struggle with grief and fear - Starr deals with the aftermath of Khalil’s death, feeling immense grief and fear for her own safety. - She struggles to process her emotions and finds it difficult to talk about what happened. - Starr’s parents try to support her, but she feels isolated and alone in her pain.
Chapter 4: The importance of speaking up - Starr’s parents encourage her to speak up about what she witnessed to seek justice for Khalil. - Starr is hesitant at first, fearing the consequences and backlash she might face. - She realizes that staying silent will not bring justice and decides to find her voice and speak out.
Chapter 5: Activism and finding strength - Starr attends a protest against police brutality and racial injustice, where she finds strength in the unity of the community. - She meets other activists who inspire her to fight for justice and equality. - Starr begins to understand the power of her voice and the impact she can have on her community.
Chapter 6: Navigating racial tensions at school - Starr returns to her predominantly white private school after Khalil’s death. - She faces ignorance and insensitivity from her classmates who don’t understand the gravity of the situation. - Starr confronts her friends and educates them about racial inequality, challenging their perspectives.
Chapter 7: The media’s portrayal of Khalil - Starr witnesses the media’s biased portrayal of Khalil, painting him as a criminal rather than an innocent victim. - She realizes the importance of controlling the narrative and telling Khalil’s true story. - Starr decides to use her voice to counteract the negative portrayal and humanize Khalil in the media.
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