Bronx Masquerade

Acclaimed poet, novelist, journalist, and educator Nikki Grimes was born and raised in New York City. Each of the 18 kids in Mr. Ward's inner city classroom has something important to say, but some don't even realize it. Then Mr. Ward begins to have "open mic" poetry slams once a month on Fridays. Young adult listeners will identify with the characters in Bronx Masquerade as they explore questions about life and self-expression. "As always, Grimes gives young people exactly what they're looking for-real characters who show them they are not alone."-School Library Journal Narrators: Jessica Almasy, Booth,Cherise, Kevin R. Free, Marc Damon Johnson, Sisi Aisha Johnson, Melanie Martinez, Nyambi Nyambi, Robert Ramirez, Susan Spain, Myra Lucretia Taylor