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Eighteen years ago, performance artist Liza Jessie Peterson never thought that her day of substitute teaching at Rikers Island C-74 would change the course of her life, but it did. It ignited a lifelong passion--which continues in her work with incarcerated kids today--to make a difference in the lives of youth in trouble.

Her powerful narrative captures the essence, humor, intellect, creativity and psychology of children in the penal system. She intimately introduces readers to her students. We see them, smell their musk, feel their attitudes, hear their voices and learn how they came to be jailed--residents of the island.

Everyone in the classroom grows-including the teacher-in this must-read memoir for anyone who cares about children and education. Peterson''s perspective and insights will make any teacher a better teacher. This book will encourage and empower anyone committed to social justice.

All Day

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    A Hardback by Liza Jessie Peterson

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      Publisher Center Street
      Published 27 April 2017
      ISBN-13 9781455570911
      978-1455570911
      ISBN-10 1455570915
      Also in:
      Juvenile offenders

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Eighteen years ago, performance artist Liza Jessie Peterson never thought that her day of substitute teaching at Rikers Island C-74 would change the course of her life, but it did. It ignited a lifelong passion--which continues in her work with incarcerated kids today--to make a difference in the lives of youth in trouble.

      Her powerful narrative captures the essence, humor, intellect, creativity and psychology of children in the penal system. She intimately introduces readers to her students. We see them, smell their musk, feel their attitudes, hear their voices and learn how they came to be jailed--residents of the island.

      Everyone in the classroom grows-including the teacher-in this must-read memoir for anyone who cares about children and education. Peterson''s perspective and insights will make any teacher a better teacher. This book will encourage and empower anyone committed to social justice.

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