YA Fantasy: Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye
1. The book starts with an ancient proverb: "It is the child of fire one sends on an errand of fire". How does this relate to Sloan and how do her reactions reflect this proverb?
2. The strings of the Ìlèkè and the red and white beads Sloan’s mother gives her connects Sloane and the Orisha she is descended from her. What items do you have that connect with where you come from, or where you are living now?
3. Nicolai is one of the first characters Sloane mentions who becomes a child soldier. Discuss how being forcefully taken at a young age would impact someone.
4. Imagine receiving a draft letter. How would you react?
5. This book was heavily influenced by West- African mythology. Are you familiar with African folklore? Dive deeper, and see if your library has any related material to expand your understanding of the book.
6. The author was inspired by the Bring back Our Girls campaign of 2014. What do you know about this campaign? Do some research and discuss in your class the impact this had in Nigeria. What connections do you see to this event and what happens in Blood Scion?
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