Georgia Children's Book Award
2008 · Children's Book (Grades 4 - 8) · Nominee
About This Book
something's going on
Something more than a high school poetry assignment. Kids are taking a look, leaning in close, asking why or how. Wesley Boone, writing a poem for Mr. Ward's class and actually wanting to read it aloud, poetry slam style. Lupe Algarin, desperate to have a baby so she will feel loved. Raynard Patterson, hiding a secret behind his silence. Porscha Johnson, looking for an outlet for her anger after her mother ODs. One by one, eighteen voices speak up, show themselves to the world, and deal with the consequences. Through the poetry they share and the stories they tell, their words and lives show what lies beneath the skin, behind the eyes, beyond the masquerade.
Something more than a high school poetry assignment. Kids are taking a look, leaning in close, asking why or how. Wesley Boone, writing a poem for Mr. Ward's class and actually wanting to read it aloud, poetry slam style. Lupe Algarin, desperate to have a baby so she will feel loved. Raynard Patterson, hiding a secret behind his silence. Porscha Johnson, looking for an outlet for her anger after her mother ODs. One by one, eighteen voices speak up, show themselves to the world, and deal with the consequences. Through the poetry they share and the stories they tell, their words and lives show what lies beneath the skin, behind the eyes, beyond the masquerade.
Awards
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
2007 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Nutmeg Book Award
2006 · Teen · Nominee
California Young Reader Medal
2005 · Young Adult · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2005 · Young Adult · Nominee
Charlotte Award
2004 · Young Adult · Nominee
Golden Sower Award
2004 · Young Adult · Nominee
Sequoyah Book Award
2004 · Young Adult · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2003 · High School · Nominee
Coretta Scott King Award
2003 · Author · Winner
Tayshas Reading
2003 · Young Adult · Commended
