Bibliograph

Between the lines, Nikki Grimes

Type

Label

Between the lines, Nikki Grimes

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

HL630L, Lexile

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Between the lines

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

1023432005

Responsibility statement

Nikki Grimes

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG+, 4.4, 5, 5, 197240

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 parentA group of 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

Target audience

adolescent

Classification

Creator