Honoring ten years of a Coretta Scott King Award winner!Using the structure of a poetry slam, Nikki Grimes' award-winning novel is a powerful exploration of self, an homage to spoken-word poetry, and an intriguing look into the life of eighteen urban teens. This anniversary edition--celebrating ten years of this wonderfully evocative work--will feature discussion questions, testimonials from teachers, and an all new introduction from the author.

Nikki Grimes is the multi-award-winning author of many books for young readers. She lives in Corona, California.