Page by page, frame by frame, Crossing the Blvd introduces the reader to the most ethnically diverse locality in the United States, Queens. The lives, images, sounds and stories of new immigrants and refugees resonate profoundly. Each page has a texture that brings to life the incredible stories of strangers who by the end of your reading experience become your neighbors. Reading the book reminded me of a documentary film. The book is a visual experience. The hard cover comes with an audio CD. The soundtrack to the book is an array of amazing compositions that stay with you. EXPERIENCE THIS BOOK! Crossing the BLVD is a testament of our present condition as Americans.