Between the Lines

Shows different types of poetry and how poetry can be used to express the sides of personality that people don't see, and to break down the labels teens have to deal with in high school and beyond.

As in Bronx Masquerade, here English teacher Mr. Ward supports the students and guides them while also allowing them plenty of room to make mistakes and solve their problems. He steps in when Jenesis reveals she will be homeless soon, once she ages out of the foster care system. He finds her an organization that specializes in transitioning teens into another program. Darrian observes the real needs of the students in his class and tries to help while also being transparent with his own struggles. He befriends his struggling classmates, often serving as a sounding board/shoulder to lean on when they need it. 

Typical mild teen flirting. Some discussion of the threat of sexual violence found in the foster care system. 

Some brand names mentioned for scene setting. New York Times mentioned because the lead character wants to be a reporter.