| Between the Lines Contributor(s): Grimes, Nikki (Author) |
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ISBN: 0525515151 ISBN-13: 9780525515159 Publisher: Nancy Paulsen Books OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | School & Education - General - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Young Adult Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2017025067 |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.1" (0.45 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Catalog Heading - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary - Curriculum Strand - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 197240 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This thought-provoking companion to Nikki Grimes' Coretta Scott King Award-winning Bronx Masquerade shows the capacity poetry has to express ideas and feelings, and connect us with ourselves and others. Darrian dreams of writing for the New York Times. To hone his skills and learn more about the power of words, he enrolls in Mr. Ward's class, known for its open-mic poetry readings and boys vs. girls poetry slam. Everyone in class has something important to say, and in sharing their poetry, they learn that they all face challenges and have a story to tell--whether it's about health problems, aging out of foster care, being bullied for religious beliefs, or having to take on too much responsibility because of an addicted parent. As Darrian and his classmates get to know one another through poetry, they bond over the shared experiences and truth that emerge from their writing, despite their private struggles and outward differences. |