· Volponi (Homestretch\n) recasts his adult novel, Rikers\n (Black Heron, ), for a teen audience that will likely be riveted. Seventeen-year-old Martin Stokes has been imprisoned for five months, awaiting trial for a petty crime. Returning from court, he cannot get out of the way when another inmate attacks the boy to whom he is shackled.5/5(13). An award-winning author, Paul Volponi is uniquely qualified to tell Martin?s story because he taught on Rikers Island for six years. He originally wrote Rikers for an adult audience. The book has been revised for young adults and is being republished as Rikers High/5(35). 7 rows · · Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black White. From 4/5(5).
"Volponi, who taught on Rikers Island for six years, writes with an authenticity that will make readers feel Martin's fear."—Publishers Weekly "Volponi brings to life a believable range of teachers, COs, and inmates and portrays power, hierarchies, and race relations both outside and inside the jail walls with unflinching realism."—. Rikers High is written by Paul Volponi and published by Speak. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Rikers High are , and the print ISBNs are , X. Save up to 80% versus print by going digital with VitalSource. Rikers High by Paul Volponi | Editorial Reviews. Paperback $ Paperback. $ NOOK Book. $ View All Available Formats Editions. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Check Availability at Nearby Stores. Sign in to Purchase Instantly.
Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black White. From. Rikers high by Paul Volponi is about a jail that’s on an island for juvenile delinquents. Martin Stokes is the main character in the book. He gets busted for telling an undercover cop where weed is sold in his neighborhood. Now he is on Rikers serving time and is in a cell block called Mod #3. He is mixed with several inmates of ages including adults. The people who. Paul Volponi is the author of the critically acclaimed young adult novel Black White. From to , he taught adolescents on Rikers Island in New York City to read and write. Mr. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like Daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the GED. Mr. Volponi lives in New York City.
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