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Between the lines, Nikki Grimes

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Between the lines, Nikki Grimes
Language
eng
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no index present
Intended audience
HL630L, Lexile
Literary Form
fiction
Main title
Between the lines
Oclc number
1000526879
Responsibility statement
Nikki Grimes
Summary
A group of nine high school students grow in understanding of each other's challenges and forge unexpected connections as they prepare for a boys vs. girls poetry slam. Includes author's note about foster home careTo hone his writing skills and learn more about the power of words, Darrian 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
Target audience
adolescent
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