Operation Sisterhood is set in the historically and culturally important neighborhood of Harlem in New York. How does Rhuday-Perkovich pay homage to the place in the book, and how does she weave its character into the story?

Bo joins the Dwyer-Saunders family after her mother marries Bill Saunders. What is unusual about this family? Do you think the family’s uniqueness helps or hinders Bo’s experiences in settling into a blended family? Why, or why not?

Compare and contrast Bo and Sunday’s characters. What similarities and differences do the girls share? How do these play out in the dynamic between them? What does each girl learn from each other, and what does that suggest about the role of relationships in personal growth?