No Child...

by Nilaja Sun

Ms. Sun is a charming, cash-strapped teaching artist put in charge of a rambunctious group of 10th graders at a public school in the Bronx. While directing her students in a play, Ms. Sun must lift them up while everything around them is falling apart.

Written and performed by acclaimed playwright Nilaja Sun and based on her eight-year experience with arts education in New York City, No Child is an inspiring, multi-character solo show that examines America's broken school system - and reveals the life and love that fill every classroom.

Audio CD

Published September 21, 2021

Reviews

[Saravanan Mani · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a teacher, I found a lot of joy in this lovely little story. Of course some parts are predictable but you want some stories to follow a certain rhythm. Best wishes to the author to continue writing.

[Amy Ingalls · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really captured the challenges, heartbreaks, laughs, and moments of pure pride and joy that comes from having the privilege of teaching teenagers. They surprise me everyday with their resiliency, their humour, and their capability to rise and meet expectations.

[Mindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a short story on audible. I liked some parts of the narrator but sometimes she got a little
annoying with the different voices. The plot was okay. There was a lot of vulgar language.

[Angelika Silva · Rating 3 out of 5]

A well-used trope, not done particularly well.

[lwernli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Basically a "dangerous minds" reboot.

[Chantelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay so it was alright but I swear the person that read it was annoying