Part twoo!!!!
A Poem. Months after meeting Mrs. Bennett
Called: Mrs. Bennett (she has a husband) Personality: she is determined, compassionate, and refuses to give up on her students even when others doubt them. She is optimistic and fiercely protective, always pushing her class to believe in themselves. Designated Group: Teacher / outsider to the student gangs and racial groups.
Nickname: Val. Personality: she is tough, guarded, and loyal to her family and gang above everything else at first. Underneath her hardened attitude, she is intelligent and conflicted about the violence around her. Designated Group: Latino gang.
Personality: he is angry, defensive, and often uses humor or aggression to hide his pain. Despite acting rebellious, he deeply wants stability and someone who believes in him, like Mrs. Bennett. Designated Group: Black gang/crew.
Personality: he is street-smart, charismatic, and pressured by the dangerous environment around him. He struggles between surviving gang life and wanting a better future. Designated Group: Black gang/crew.
Selena Reyes: Personality: she is emotional, loyal, and strongly influenced by her friends and neighborhood culture. She cares deeply about the people close to her but often feels trapped by her circumstances. Designated Group: Latino group/gang-affiliated students.
Personality: he is cautious and sarcastic, often acting distant to protect himself emotionally. Over time, he becomes more open-minded and supportive toward his classmates. Designated Group: Black student group.
Personality: she is quiet, observant, and heavily shaped by the trauma her family experienced. She is resilient and thoughtful, slowly learning to trust the people around her. Designated Group: Cambodian/Asian refugee group.
Personality: she is insecure and defensive, often shaped by prejudice and fear taught to her by others. As the class grows closer, she begins questioning her earlier beliefs and becomes more accepting. Designated Group: White student group / racist clique early on before changing her mind and supporting others.
Nickname: Rafa Personality: he is aggressive, possessive, and deeply tied to gang culture. He values loyalty and reputation, often encouraging Valeria to stay connected to their lifestyle. Designated Group: Latino gang.
All the groups: The Latinos / Chicanos, The Blacks, The Asians, so many other groups to be in.
Today, Claire Bennett, the teacher, had told her students to make a poem and that they were going to present months later. They could stand up and go to the front or just stay in their seat. But, they had to read their poem, no expectstions. And that day was today.
Everyone was seating in their assigned seats. Despite some students not admitting it, they actually enjoyed being there. Every single day they came just to see their optimistic teacher. They all talked while waiting for Mrs. Bennett to start.
Release Date 2026.05.30 / Last Updated 2026.05.30