Such a Fun Age

by

Kiley Reid

Paula Christi is the regional director of the U.S. Census Bureau. Emira becomes Paula’s administrative assistant only weeks after she quits working for the Chamberlains. Paula is a fair, approachable boss, and Emira enjoys working for her. After Emira has worked for Paula for two years, Paula suggests that Emira should stop working for her and pursue something she’s really passionate about, but Emira is content where she is.
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Paula Christi Character Timeline in Such a Fun Age

The timeline below shows where the character Paula Christi appears in Such a Fun Age. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 28
External Behavior vs. Internal Truth  Theme Icon
White Guilt, Ignorance, and Redemption Theme Icon
The Quest for Meaning  Theme Icon
Race, Class, and Privilege  Theme Icon
...flimsy plate to a paper cup. The boy turns out to be the child of Paula Christi, the regional director of the U.S. Census Bureau. Paula hires Emira as an administrative... (full context)
External Behavior vs. Internal Truth  Theme Icon
White Guilt, Ignorance, and Redemption Theme Icon
The Quest for Meaning  Theme Icon
Race, Class, and Privilege  Theme Icon
Just before her 28th birthday, Paula asks Emira if she has plans to leave soon—no other administrative assistant has stuck around... (full context)