Crews: Gang Members Talk to Maria HinojosaNational Public Radio reporter Maria Hinojosa's work with "crew" (gang) members of New York City inspired this in-depth collection of interviews. Her direct, nonjudgmental questions evoke poignant, surprising, and sometimes shocking responses from young people torn between violence and struggle for survival in America's cities. "The contemporary topic, universal themes, accessible writing, and compelling language will fill a void on many libraries' shelves. These powerful statements may serve as a wake-up call to young adults and all who work with them today."--School Library Journal. |
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User Review - BMVCOE - LibraryThingA book describing Hinojosa's interviews with gang members in New York City. Kids like this often get labelled and shoved into a group, but their individual voices sing loud and clear in this book. It ... Read full review
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| Title | Crews: Gang Members Talk to Maria Hinojosa |
| Author | Maria Hinojosa |
| Photographs by | German Perez |
| Illustrated by | German Perez |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Harcourt Brace, 1995 |
| ISBN | 0152928731, 9780152928735 |
| Length | 168 pages |
| Subjects | › Juvenile Nonfiction / General |
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