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plenty of water that's slightly below room temperature".… "focus on his (or her) left (or right) profile – that's his (or her) better side"…. "Lighting should be dramatic—almost but not quite theatrical, to reflect the work"…. and more. For her first few years in this role, Ms. Casey worried that each author's expectations might be similarly strict and daunting. "But," she says, "that's never been the case. ey've all been so humble, so giving, and so open—so willing to go with the flow." Such a presence exponentially increases the impact of each author's visit. e students are already hugely impressed by the authors' writing skills, ability to create believable worlds and situations, and focus on profoundly important issues. at such accomplishments can (and do) meld with a genuine, kind, empathetic, and relatable person is an important lesson to students— reinforcing how one can live an engaged and balanced life. n Taliyah W. aliyah W. '22 read 22 read Bronx Masquerade Bronx Masquerade, by Nikki Grimes (pictured below), as one of her independent reading choices when she was in 6th grade. is award-winning young adult (YA) novel is about 18 high school students who, according to the author, "explore who they are behind the masks they wear, and use poetry to do it." Enamored with the story structure and overall message, Taliyah suggested that the novel be added into the English department's curriculum. Her suggestion gained full support from Ms. Amanda Rose, Grades 6–8 English Teacher, who added the book into the 6th-grade reading list the following year and recommended Nikki Grimes as a visiting author— whereupon Dacel Casey worked her literary magic and secured a visit from Ms. Grimes. For the next four years, from 2016–2020, Trevor students read Bronx Masquerade and, inspired by the creativity of the book's characters, crafted personal poems and shared them in their very own "Trevor Masquerade." Taliyah's visionary suggestion, influenced by her infectious love of learning, exemplifies the power of a student's voice at Trevor to create change. n A Student A Student's Passion s Passion Contributes to Contributes to the Curriculum the Curriculum 2 7 T R E V O R D AY S C H O O L n S U M M E R 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1