I've begun reading Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes. The book is okay, but it's difficult to keep the characters straight. Wesley speaks first, and is the first to read his poetry to Mr.Wards class. His poem is about Langston Hughes, a fellow but more well known poet. We are also introduced to Tyrone, who is constantly questioning his future. In his story, he says "a black mans aint got no chance in this country". I think this statement is proven wrong by men like Barrack Obama. After Wesley and Tyrone recite their poems, "open mike fridays" become a regular deal. People become braver and we are introduced to more characters with more poetry. It seems like everyone has a problem or a secret of their own.