Every Day Lesson Plan

Why do you think Levithan includes Kelsea’s story in the novel? What does it add? How does it add depth to A’s character? How does it add depth to Rhiannon’s?

Kelsea’s story is a poignant one that presents A's unique perspective of mental health because of their life as a disembodied consciousness. A points out that mental health issues are not in a person’s control but part of the body itself. A knows this because mental health issues seep into their being when they embody someone who is mentally ill. Likely, students will consider the fact that Levithan includes Kelsea’s story to point out the reality of mental illness in a world where many people believe that a...