Bronx Masquerade Resources

Check out author Nikki Grimes's website. Featuring a bright purple background, this site is loaded with info and links.

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.

Sometimes fans get fanatical and make book trailers. Check out this one for Bronx Masquerade.

Want to know about Grimes's life and writing? This is the link for you, and Grimes dishes up the dirt herself.

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.

The author looking especially thoughtful… maybe she's getting ready to read her own piece for Open Mike Friday?

from this book, it's that you can't judge a book by its cover. That said, this one is pretty awesome.

Caught the poetry bug? Start your own open mic night with this printable sign-up sheet.