Born a Crime
Cut along the dashed lines and pass the cards around the table.
Curl up and share: which chapter made you laugh out loud, and did you read any bits aloud to someone in your life?
Where did you do most of your reading, and what snack or drink became your reading companion?
Trevor's mom Patricia steals the whole book. Which of her moments warmed your heart the most, and who in your life does she remind you of?
So much of Trevor's childhood is about finding belonging across languages and groups. When in your own life have you felt like you slipped between worlds, in a small or big way?
Food and home life show up everywhere, from his grandmother's kitchen to backyard meals. What food memory from your own childhood did this book gently stir up?
Trevor leans on humor to talk about hard things. How did that tone make you feel as a reader, and do you have your own people who use jokes as comfort?
Looking back at the whole book, which scene do you think you'll still be thinking about next month, and what feeling does it leave you with?
Patricia raises Trevor with a fierce mix of faith, toughness, and love. Without spoiling anything, what did her parenting teach you about how love can show up in unexpected forms?