The daughter of paleontologists and the only Jewish student at her school until Link discovers his own heritage, who feels initially isolated but gradually finds her place in her community.

A Dominican American student who provides a key perspective in the novel, aiding in a significant project that unites the community in response to troubling events.

The seventh-grade president characterized by her enthusiasm for community action, navigating the balance between personal ambition and genuine concern for positive change.

A video blogger seeking dramatic stories for his YouTube channel, whose actions, while self-serving, inadvertently contribute to the community’s awareness and responses.

A member of the popular crowd and the ex-girlfriend of a fellow student, whose actions are later revealed to have significant impacts on the unfolding events in the story.