Skatefate

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p>