In the course of the story, Byron and the reader become comrades in grappling with the consequences of bad decisions, the power of peer pressure, and thenecessity of charting one's own path.Growing Up LA Styile: Byron is a lives.

I would recommend this book for any school's English Department Required Reading List. The text's short breezy chapters with questions and standard-driven essay prompts make this a excellent addition to any instructional program. Such a book is long over due. modern-day moralitytale in the best sense of the genre: it offers readers a chance to examine their own.

Melissa A. Burke
LAUSD Literacy Coordinator



I have used "Byron" for several of my classes and the response has been awesome. The essay prompts initiated more classroom discussion and participation than any other book that I've ever taught.

I look forward to using the revised manual. Having the standards printed with each lesson is going to be immensely helpful. I'll be able to follow the syllabus, being confident that I'll be teaching at least 70% of the standards necessary toward My students' success.

Joe Gannon



I couldn't put your book down ! Right from the beginning I envisioned myself as a family member trying to remind Byron to stay strong and focused on his goals.I also wanted to sit down at Nana's table
for a fluffy biscuit and talk about Byron's future. The entire time that I was reading your book I kept asking myself, "How many Byron's have I also had in my class?" Your book, is truly a "Must Read" for all teachers.


Deborah Hall-Morrow