Bronx Masquerade Resources
Websites
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Check out author Nikki Grimes's website. Featuring a bright purple background, this site is loaded with info and links.
Movie or TV Productions
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Sadly, no one has made a movie featuring the kids from Mr. Ward's class, but this 2007 movie starring Hilary Swank features some of the same themes—inner-city kids write stories, bridge gaps, and learn stuff about themselves.
Video
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Sometimes fans get fanatical and make book trailers. Check out this one for Bronx Masquerade.
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Want to know about Grimes's life and writing? This is the link for you, and Grimes dishes up the dirt herself.
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The American Anthropological Association's video talks about the ways that thinking about race have changed over time and how racism continues to be an issue.
Images
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The author looking especially thoughtful… maybe she's getting ready to read her own piece for Open Mike Friday?
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from this book, it's that you can't judge a book by its cover. That said, this one is pretty awesome.
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Caught the poetry bug? Start your own open mic night with this printable sign-up sheet.