Summary:
The book chronicles the life of Dasani Coates, an eleven-year-old girl living in a Brooklyn homeless shelter, revealing the challenges faced by a family trapped in the cycle of poverty and homelessness in New York City. Through Dasani's experiences, the narrative exposes systemic failures and the resilience of those struggling to survive at the margins of society.
Key points:
1. Poverty and Inequality: The book explores poverty and inequality in America through the story of a homeless girl, Dasani, and her family in Brooklyn.
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