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A review by mindfullibrarian
Between the Lines by Nikki Grimes
5.0
@kidlitexchange #partner ~ I loved Bronx Masquerade and I loved this one EVEN MORE! Although it can stand alone, I definitely think that these titles are best read in sequence so that readers can see Tyrone's evolution and how the popularity of the slam poetry class grows. The characters in BETWEEN THE LINES address topics of family, race, immigration, racial profiling, foster care and many other hard-hitting topics in heartbreaking and insightful ways.
Told through accessible prose and exceptional verse, this title is a required purchase for high schools ~ there are drug references and some cursing, so individual librarians and teachers will need to make the call on whether this is a good fit for their middle school. I will be including it in my combined middle/high library and will have no issues with middle school students reading it.
Told through accessible prose and exceptional verse, this title is a required purchase for high schools ~ there are drug references and some cursing, so individual librarians and teachers will need to make the call on whether this is a good fit for their middle school. I will be including it in my combined middle/high library and will have no issues with middle school students reading it.