On the Come Up

by

Angie Thomas

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The Italian woman who owns Sal's, the pizza place in Midtown. Both Trey and Kayla work for her, and the restaurant is the one place in Midtown where black kids don't have to be constantly on guard. She's loud, abrasive, and acts like a protective aunt to Bri, Malik, and Sonny.
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Big Sal Character Timeline in On the Come Up

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Chapter 11
Racism and Prejudice Theme Icon
...is up to anything illegal. Sal's is the only place where this doesn't hold true. Big Sal , the owner, teases Malik about Shana and takes their order. Bri is aghast when... (full context)
Chapter 28
Identity and Individuality Theme Icon
Trauma, Poverty, and Childhood Theme Icon
Control, Image, and Fame Theme Icon
...He's ecstatic the entire time, but Bri fixates on being called a "ratchet hood rat." Big Sal lets Bri in and sends her to Trey in the back. Trey is mopping while... (full context)