Discuss Waiting for the Night Song by Julie Carrick Dalton

11 hours ago
by bluejay

What were your initial theories about the secrets Cadie and Daniela share? How did your impressions of the characters shift as more revelations were uncovered?

11 hours ago
by carriem

How do you live your life knowing that you could lose everything and everyone in the next moment by being deported for a crime that you didn't commit?

12 hours ago
by rachelh

Was there a particular character you most identified with? Which one, and why?

17 hours ago
by shannonl

Overall, what do you think of Waiting for the Night Song (no spoilers in this thread please)

17 hours ago
by shannonl

As you read the book's closing paragraph, what did you predict for the future of Cadie's world (and ours)?

18 hours ago
by shannonl

What did the novel help you see in the intricately interconnected worlds outside your door? Did you learn anything new? What most surprised you?

Jan. 16, 2021
by millicentg

What contemporary books do you think would be on Sal's reading list? How important is it for young readers to read from a diverse list of authors, including authors who represent their own identities?

Jan. 16, 2021
by millicentg

Was there a particular quote or passage that struck you as memorable?

Jan. 16, 2021
by kdowney25

Cadie and Thea are willing to lose their jobs over attempts to quash their research. Yet science relies on public funding, which is tied to the attitudes and opinions of voters. What would it take to resolve that power struggle?

Jan. 16, 2021
by kdowney25

What memories did Cadie and Daniela's underground library stir in you? Which of your own favorite books would you have wanted to share with the Summer Kid?

Jan. 16, 2021
by kdowney25

Why do you think Daniela trusted Cadie with the secret that her family is undocumented? In general, why do you think people feel compelled to share their secrets even when there could be serious repercussions?

Jan. 16, 2021
by kdowney25

The novel's theme of survival is reflected in the concept of habitats and home; how can humans fulfill their need for shelter without putting other living creatures in jeopardy?

Jan. 15, 2021
by carriem

If you could write new legislation to protect immigrants in Raul and Dolores's situation, what new systems would you introduce?

Jan. 14, 2021
by carriem

Cadie and Piper have 2 different views of forest fires. Which perspective do you think is the best?

Jan. 13, 2021
by kenanr

What are some of the different lengths characters go to in this novel in order to protect their families? Did you agree with the choices that they made?

Jan. 13, 2021
by hilaryd

What role does the keeping of secrets or the disclosing of secrets help or hinder the maturing of the friendship between Cadie and Daniella? How do we weigh what's important for friends to know or dangerous?

Jan. 12, 2021
by Graham

In chapter ten, Cadie and Daniela take a blood oath to live by the Poachers' Code, and they agree to use the code only for good. What wisdom and what risks do those 10 rules contain?

Jan. 12, 2021
by carriem

What does the novel demonstrate about the power of family ties?

Jan. 11, 2021
by carriem

In chapter twenty-nine, we watch Piper offer a survival-of-the-fittest theory regarding forest fires. How did you react to their debate? What are the benefits and challenges of hashtags like #CadenceUnderFire?

Jan. 10, 2021
by Elizabeth

Cadie says, "When someone says you're overreacting but you know you're right, keep reacting until it's over." How does that wisdom come into play throughout the book?

Jan. 10, 2021
by rachelh

How do you generally feel about authors writing about experiences they have not lived through? Have you read any books by Latinx authors with similar themes or plots that you would recommend reading in tandem with this book?

Jan. 08, 2021
by ashleighp

The friendship between Daniela and Cadie is sometimes tested by the fact that Cadie will never be the target of racism, and she has the advantage of citizenship. Would their friendship have been the same if these differences did not exist?

Jan. 08, 2021
by terriej

In what way are Garrett, Daniela, and Cadie all outsiders in their community? What does it mean to belong in their town?

Jan. 06, 2021
by Marcia S

Waiting for the Night Song

Discuss Waiting for the Night Song by Julie Carrick Dalton

What's more important, friendship or family?

What were your initial theories about the secrets Cadie and Daniela share? How did your impressions of the characters shift as more revelations were uncovered?

How do you live your life knowing that you could lose everything and everyone in the next moment by being deported for a crime that you didn't commit?

Was there a particular character you most identified with? Which one, and why?

Overall, what do you think of Waiting for the Night Song (no spoilers in this thread please)

As you read the book's closing paragraph, what did you predict for the future of Cadie's world (and ours)?

What did the novel help you see in the intricately interconnected worlds outside your door? Did you learn anything new? What most surprised you?

What contemporary books do you think would be on Sal's reading list? How important is it for young readers to read from a diverse list of authors, including authors who represent their own identities?

Was there a particular quote or passage that struck you as memorable?

Cadie and Thea are willing to lose their jobs over attempts to quash their research. Yet science relies on public funding, which is tied to the attitudes and opinions of voters. What would it take to resolve that power struggle?

What memories did Cadie and Daniela's underground library stir in you? Which of your own favorite books would you have wanted to share with the Summer Kid?

Why do you think Daniela trusted Cadie with the secret that her family is undocumented? In general, why do you think people feel compelled to share their secrets even when there could be serious repercussions?

The novel's theme of survival is reflected in the concept of habitats and home; how can humans fulfill their need for shelter without putting other living creatures in jeopardy?

If you could write new legislation to protect immigrants in Raul and Dolores's situation, what new systems would you introduce?

Cadie and Piper have 2 different views of forest fires. Which perspective do you think is the best?

What are some of the different lengths characters go to in this novel in order to protect their families? Did you agree with the choices that they made?

What role does the keeping of secrets or the disclosing of secrets help or hinder the maturing of the friendship between Cadie and Daniella? How do we weigh what's important for friends to know or dangerous?

In chapter ten, Cadie and Daniela take a blood oath to live by the Poachers' Code, and they agree to use the code only for good. What wisdom and what risks do those 10 rules contain?

What does the novel demonstrate about the power of family ties?

In chapter twenty-nine, we watch Piper offer a survival-of-the-fittest theory regarding forest fires. How did you react to their debate? What are the benefits and challenges of hashtags like #CadenceUnderFire?

Cadie says, "When someone says you're overreacting but you know you're right, keep reacting until it's over." How does that wisdom come into play throughout the book?

How do you generally feel about authors writing about experiences they have not lived through? Have you read any books by Latinx authors with similar themes or plots that you would recommend reading in tandem with this book?

The friendship between Daniela and Cadie is sometimes tested by the fact that Cadie will never be the target of racism, and she has the advantage of citizenship. Would their friendship have been the same if these differences did not exist?

In what way are Garrett, Daniela, and Cadie all outsiders in their community? What does it mean to belong in their town?

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