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Locomotion

Book • 2003
Locomotion tells the story of Lonnie Collins Motion, an 11-year-old boy who uses poetry to express his feelings and memories after his parents' death in a fire.

With the guidance of his teacher, Ms. Marcus, Lonnie explores various forms of poetry to cope with his past and find hope for the future.

The novel is set in Brooklyn and explores themes of loss, identity, and resilience.

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Mentioned by Jacqueline Woodson as a book she wrote, discussing the importance of hope in storytelling.
Discovering my love of words | Jacqueline Woodson

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