The day D Foster enters Neeka and her best friendÕs lives, the world opens up for them. Suddenly theyÕre keenly aware of things beyond their block in Queens, things that are happening in the worldÑlike the shooting of Tupac ShakurÑand in search of their Big Purpose in life. WhenÑall too soonÑDÕs mom swoops in to reclaim her, and Tupac dies, they are left with a sense of how quickly things can change and how even all-too-brief connections can touch deeply.
A Discussion Guide to After Tupac and D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson