Locomotion

Title:

Locomotion

Personal Author EPSB:

Summary:

In a series of poems, eleven-year-old Lonnie writes about his life, after the death of his parents, separated from his younger sister, living in a foster home, and finding his poetic voice at school.

Year Published:

2010,

2003

Physical Description:

100, 14, 12 p. ; 21 cm.

Note:

Reprint with discussion questions. Previously published: New York : Putnam, 2003.

Awards:

Coretta Scott King Honor, author, 2004.

Subject:

African American boys -- Poetry.

Siblings -- Poetry.

Foster home care -- Poetry.

Orphans -- Poetry.

Schools -- Poetry.

ISBN:

9780142415528

Publisher:

New York : Puffin Books, 2010, c2003.

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Summary:

In a series of poems, eleven-year-old Lonnie writes about his life, after the death of his parents, separated from his younger sister, living in a foster home, and finding his poetic voice at school.