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From U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera comes the powerful journey of Chicano teen Lucky Z. A former skateboarder who's anything but lucky, he finds triumph and power through his voice. Raw, cool, real this novel in verse is a shout-out to teens to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, to raise their voice and find strength in the sheer and simple power of expression.Lucky Z has always lived on the edge he loved to skateboard, to drag race, to feel alive. But things have taken a turn he's living with new foster parents and a tragic past. An accident changed everything. And only his voice will set him free. As you feel Lucky breathe in life again, you will want to shout out with him."
Had the pleasure of participating in a workshop led by Juan Felipe Herrera, teacher & US Poet Laureate, today! He focused on the movement & physicality of poetry. (This is me consciously not fangirling.)