Texas

The entire novel takes place in a border town in Texas. The town, which is never named, is very impoverished and populated for the most part by immigrants.

School

The school where Laura teaches is in a very small and impoverished border town in Texas. They don't have money for current textbooks, supplies, and most often have high drop out and pregnancy rates. This is where much of the earlier action takes place. Janice continues to keep Ms. F updated on the happenings there.

Phoenix Arizona

This is where Laura ends up when she has her episode. They find her sitting on a park bench in Arizona feeding pigeons hamburgers.

Bridges Wellness Center

This is the psychiatric hospital where Laura Freedman is sent. They have an 'innovative' program which they call the Wellness Game, where patients must earn points for engaging in positive behavioral activities. Laura hates being...