When was Bronx Masquerade published?

When was Bronx Masquerade published?

2002
Bronx Masquerade/Originally published

Who published Bronx Masquerade?

Penguin Young Readers Group
Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780425289761
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date: 08/08/2017
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 192

Where was Bronx Masquerade published?

New York
Bronx masquerade

Author: Nikki Grimes
Publisher: New York : Dial Books, [2002] ©2002
Edition/Format: Print book : Fiction : Secondary (senior high) school : EnglishView all editions and formats

Why did Nikki Grimes write Bronx Masquerade?

I wrote The Road to Paris because I didn’t find many books tackling the often-difficult experiences of children caught up in the foster-care system. I wrote Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book to address the subject of entitlement because I see this trend everywhere, and it disturbs me.

Where was Nikki Grimes born?

Harlem, New York, NY
Nikki Grimes/Place of birth
Nikki Grimes was born in Harlem, but grew up in many different parts of New York. As a foster child from a broken home, she moved from place to place, always saying goodbye to new friends. Reading and writing became her survival tools.

What does the title Bronx Masquerade mean?

In the case of Bronx Masquerade, the ‘assembly of people’ is a high school English class and the ‘masks’ are a metaphor for the walls put up by the students so they can share only what they want others to see, not what is truly on the inside.

Who is Wesley Boone?

Wesley Boone joined KTAL as a sports reporter March 2020 and took on the role of Sports Director in September 2020. In 2018, he was awarded Collegiate Louisiana Broadcaster of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters, the first winner in exclusively sports coverage. …

Who is Tanisha in Bronx Masquerade?

Tanisha is described as a gorgeous, black girl, who inspires the envy of all the other girls. She light skinned, with fair hair, green eyes, and the boys are constantly hitting on her, and the girls hate her because they’re jealous. As a result, Tanisha tries to downplay her looks, so people can see the real her.

What university did Nikki Grimes go to?

Rutgers University
Nikki Grimes/Education

How did Bronx Masquerade end?

Basically, this ending is all about hope for the future. Open Mike Fridays have been a success and Mr. Ward isn’t going to stop them. Instead he’s going to keep this love and tolerance train going for another year, helping another class of students connect with themselves and each other.