Bronx Masquerade
By Nikki Grimes
This novel is a celebration of slam poetry. Bronx Masquerade is the story of eighteen inner city kids who learn to express themselves in their English class. Each vignette is a different student's point of view written in poetry or narrative form. As the novel progresses, the students discover new things about their peers and themselves.
I suggest this novel for anyone in need of a fresh story and style. The short chapters progress the plot quickly, keeping the reader's attention and curiosity. Although there is references to teenage pregnancy, drug use, and gang violence, I believe any high schooler could handle the content with maturity.
