Publisher's Synopsis
Antonio 'Bird' Barnes's life was the muse Baltimore Police Reporter David Simon and Homicide Detective Edward Burns used to create the HBO hit series "The Wire." After 35 years in Federal Prison, Mr. Barnes breaks his silence. Not to tell a story for the sake of telling a story, but as a guide to dissuade youths from following his footsteps. "Prison Is Not a Playground - Revised Version" is an intermediate book for students. Each chapter contains real-life events, followed by a discussion, then questions for the student to answer and reflect upon. The Appendix has space for answering the questions from each chapter, for journal entries, and your very own Life Tree. Toast 4 Change. This concise book is a must-have for parents, educators, students, and youth advocates worldwide.
