“The First Day” by Edward. P Jones is a short story centered around a young girl and her mother registering for school. In this narrative told through the eyes of the young girl, Jones uses dialogue and imagery to immerse the readers in the story. Starting with the visual of the mother preparing the young girl for school, Jones makes it clear that the mother cares a lot about education. Readers will later find out that the mother had never received a formal education herself but dreams of one for her child. One of my favorite quotes from the mother goes, “You gonna go there and learn about the whole world” (Jones 1). The hope the mother has for the child is wonderfully depicted with this simple yet powerful quote. I personally found this idea to be the most relatable because my family also wishes the same for me. Many of my family members are not formally educated so I always remember that and take my education seriously and with gratitude.