What is the important message of the Bronx Masquerade?
One major theme in Bronx Masquerade is racial tension. Many of the characters have issues with either their race or the race of their classmates. For example, Tyrone is a racist, for all intents and purposes. He openly says he does not trust or like white people.
What are some themes in Bronx Masquerade?
Themes
- Appearances.
- Coming of Age.
- Dreams, Hopes, and Plans.
- Family.
- Friendship.
- Literature and Writing.
- Race.
- Transformation.
What is the book Bronx Masquerade about?
Bronx Masquerade explores different types of poetry and exposes students to prominent authors from the Harlem Renaissance. It also teaches about stereotypes — how they harm people on an individual level and how to get past them using your own voice to define yourself.
How many pages are in Bronx Masquerade?
192
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780425289761 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Publication date: | 08/08/2017 |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 192 |
What is the main problem in Bronx Masquerade?
The poems help break down racial and cultural barriers, which serve as the novel’s main conflict, showing the students that they are not that different, especially in regards to their hopes and dreams.
Is Bronx Masquerade based on a true story?
The characters in Bronx Masquerade are my peeps! So, while these characters are all fictional, they come from someplace real. (There is one real person in the book, though: Mr. That character is based on a teacher and poet I am honored to call my friend.)
Is the Bronx Masquerade a true story?
How does 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.
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.
What is Tyrone role in Bronx Masquerade?
Well, Tyrone is the one student who probably loves Open Mike Fridays the most. He reads his work just about every week and is pretty confident while doing so. His dream of being a rapper/songwriter meshes pretty well with his pursuit of poetry greatness, and he really enjoys being in the spotlight.
Why did Nikki Grimes write the 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.