In the book talk linked above, I give a brief summary and in-depth analysis of the theme in “Hush” by Jacqueline Woodson. This book is narrated through the perspective of Evie, whose father is a black cop testifying for an unjust shooting of a black boy. As a result, her family enters the witness protection program, needing to change their identities and start a whole new life in a contrasting environment. Throughout the book, character development is evident as all members of the family learn to accept their unfamiliar conditions, and embracement of change also brings the theme to light: accepting and embracing change will often lead to positive effects related to our life goals and developments.