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Bronx masquerade

While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Grimes, Nikki
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Dial Books, c2002.
Subjects:	Identity > Young adult fiction. Ethnicity > Young adult fiction. African Americans > Young adult fiction. High schools > Young adult fiction.
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Summary:	While studying the Harlem Renaissance, students at a Bronx high school read aloud poems they've written, revealing their innermost thoughts and fears to their formerly clueless classmates.
Physical Description:	167 p. ; 22 cm.
ISBN:	0803725698 9780803725690 0142501891 9780142501894
Author Notes:	Nikki Grimes was born and raised in New York City. She began writing poetry at age six and is well-known for writing award-winning books primarily for children and young adults. Bronx Masquerade and Talkin' About Bessie both won Coretta Scott King Awards, and her poetry collections featuring Danitra Brown are very popular. Grimes received the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children in 2006. She has written articles for magazines including Essence and Today's Christian Woman, as well as hosted radio programs in New York and Sweden. She has lectured and read her poetry at schools in Russia, China, Sweden, and Tanzania. Grimes is also a prolific artist, creating works of fiber art, beaded jewelry, peyote beading, handmade cards, and photography. (Bowker Author Biography)