Stella Mills

Stella is an 11-year-old girl living in the small Southern town of Bumblebee. She is extremely hard-working, mature, and a deep thinker. Though she is brave and outgoing, Stella does not always have a high level of confidence in herself and prefers to be humble. She loves to write and someday hopes to be a reporter.

Jojo Mills

Jojo is Stella’s eight-year-old brother. He is mischievous and outspoken in addition to being hard-working.

Jonah "Papa" Mills

Papa is Stella’s father. He is a strong, serious man who cares deeply about his family and his country. He believes in his rights as an individual and advancing the rights of black people in the country.

Georgia "Mama" Mills

Mama is Stella’s mother. She is a gentle, highly intelligent woman who excels in keeping the home, farming, and herbal medicine. She is talkative and often engages Stella...