Spoken

While a story of self-discovery Spoken lends itself to a different curricular option for teachers a world of possibilities to young readers and a special inspiration to biological parents. I really enjoyed Spoken.-- Readers Favorite ReviewHigh school freshman Roman Santi has everything -- good looks great friends a mansion with an infinity swimming pool -- except the one thing he really wants. A relationship with his father.When Romans life gets turned upside down (thanks Mom!?) he is forced to leave his pampered Hollywood lifestyle and move into his grandparents Midwestern home. Sleeping on a lumpy pullout sofa and starting at a new high school is the worst but Romans life starts to look up when his pink-haired friend Zuzu and his crush a classmate named Claire introduce him to performance poetry through the high schools Spoken Word Club. While his mom is flying back and forth to L.A. trying to return them to the life they had Roman becomes part of a diverse group of characters who challenge his rather privileged view of the world. Through Spoken Word Roman recognizes the hole in his own life he needs to fill and discovers his voice. Spoken Word leads Roman on a journey of new friendships first love and finding the dad he never knew.Melanie Weiss lives and works in Oak Park Illinois. This is her first novel but it wont be her last. www.melanie-weiss.com