One thing that makes the story of Africville so unique is that it centers on a special, memorable place. In fact, the place is almost like its own character in this story — it has its own look and personality. What kind of place is Africville? Ask students if it is a place they would like to visit? Why or why not? In what ways do they think Africville today differs from the way it is described in this story?
After discussing these questions, read about the history of Africville on the last page of the book. Ask students if this new information changes any of their answers to the above questions?