Between the Lines

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 03/19/2019
ISBN: 9780525515159
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.60d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 197240 / Between the Lines
Reading Level: 4.4 / Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus / Point Value: 5