3+Themes

Themes are the main ideas behind the book. __The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963__ has several themes of varying importance, including:
 * Themes in the book:**
 * racism, prejudice, and discrimination


 * family relationships


 * growing up


 * friendship


 * humor


 * grief

Keep a list of events that happen that would fit under each of these themes! For example:
 * racism, prejudice, and discrimination
 * Momma was saying that Birmingham is a good place...Dad interrupted, "they're a laugh a minute down there. Let's see, where was that 'Coloreds Only' bathroom downtown?"
 * Even after the Civil War and the end of slavery--African Americans in the South still experienced discrimination

What do you think is the most important theme?