Skatefate

Skatefate - Paperback

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Skatefate

Skatefate - Paperback

by Juan Felipe Herrera
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by Juan Felipe Herrera (Author)

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.

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I wanted to roar out

touch things I had never touched. to see if it was true. was I still here was this life still here. on this side. whatever you call it dude. wanted to touch everything like van Gogh touched and smeared everything when he painted. so I wrote it and spoke it. maybe mama would hear me. cuz I could hear her. sayin' When your heart hurts, sing. wherever you go.

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.

Number of Pages: 128
Dimensions: 0.5 x 7 x 4.9 IN
Publication Date: September 12, 2023
ISBN9780061432897
Author Juan Felipe Herrera
PublisherHarperteen
GenreYoung adult, Society & culture, and Sports
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages128
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults and Adults
Print SizeStandard Print

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