"Abuela Invents the Zero" is set in the barrio, at the home of Connie and her parents, and also in a nearby church where Connie takes her abuela while she is visiting.

Questions for Discussion:

Why is Connie so disconnected and condescending toward her grandmother?

Does Connie have the right to feel ashamed of her grandmother in church?
Why or why not?

What are Connie's feelings in the end of the story and how does this attitude set her apart from the other characters in the book?