SkateFate by Juan Felipe Herrera

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.   Published ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2015 Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9