As Dasani comes of age New York City's homeless crisis has exploded, deepening the chasm between the rich and the poor. She must guide her siblings through a world riddled by hunger, violence, racism, drug addiction, and the threat of foster care. Out on the street, Dasani becomes a fierce fighter "to protect those who I love" When she finally escapes city life to enroll in the boarding school, she faces an impossible question: What if leaving poverty means abandoning your family and yourself?