Such a Fun Age

by

Kiley Reid

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Beverly is Emira’s boss at the Philadelphia Green Party, where Emira works as a transcriptionist. After the video footage of the Market Depot incident leaks, Beverly (and many other potential employers) reach out to Emira to offer her full-time work. With Zara’s help, Emira successfully negotiates a reasonable salary with benefits, and this allows her to stop working for the Chamberlains after she finds out that it was Alix who released the Market Depot footage.
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Beverly Character Timeline in Such a Fun Age

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Chapter 24
External Behavior vs. Internal Truth  Theme Icon
White Guilt, Ignorance, and Redemption Theme Icon
Race, Class, and Privilege  Theme Icon
...of other calls, too—from people who suddenly want to interview or hire her. In fact, Beverly, her boss at the Green Party office, has offered to take on Emira full-time. Emira... (full context)
The Quest for Meaning  Theme Icon
Race, Class, and Privilege  Theme Icon
...job. Zara asks if Emira can survive on her typing job alone. Emira mentions how Beverly, her Green Party boss, called her about taking her on full-time as a receptionist. (full context)
External Behavior vs. Internal Truth  Theme Icon
White Guilt, Ignorance, and Redemption Theme Icon
The Quest for Meaning  Theme Icon
Race, Class, and Privilege  Theme Icon
Zara tells Emira to call Beverly back immediately and work out the offer. Outside, Laney calls out to them, “Five minutes... (full context)