Locomotion #1 : Locomotion

Literary awards - Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2005), Coretta Scott King Book Award for Author Honor (2004), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2004), National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature (2003), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2007)

Locomotion

At seven years old, Lonnie Collins Motion—nicknamed "Locomotion"—lost almost everything that mattered. Now at eleven, he’s learning how to rebuild. Through his teacher, Ms. Marcus, Lonnie discovers the power of poetry to untangle his feelings and give voice to his story. With each verse, Lonnie shares glimpses of his life: his love for his little sister, Lili, who lives with a different foster family; his growing bond with his foster mom, Miss Edna, who has surprises of her own; and his struggles to navigate the memories of the past while holding onto hope for the future.

Jacqueline Woodson’s Locomotion is a tender, poignant novel-in-poems that captures both the heartache and the resilience of a boy finding his way. With humor, honesty, and lyrical beauty, Lonnie’s voice shines as a testament to the healing power of words.