Locomotion

Our 13yr old son is required to read everyday, so I figured I’d get him books he might actually enjoy vs random fluff he haphazardly picks in the school library. He has been through a lot of adversity, so I thought he might connect with characters going through gritty circumstances. He was hesitant to start it when the first page mentioned that it was going to poetry - it isn’t. It’s almost written as short journal entries and is an enjoyable, quick read.

I've read this book as a child and at 23 it still touches me. Jacqueline Woodson is a wonderful author and I love all her work. Locomotion is one of my favorites.

I used this book as a read aloud with my seventh grade students. It is amazon how engrossed they were in Lonnie's story. The format is very engaging since the book is written in verse. I recommend this book for middle level teachers because of the nature of some of the subject matter. Overall this is beautifully written and must for your shelf.

Great book. Deals with some serious issues, I am reading it with my 4th Graders and they seem to be enjoying it. There is a lot about God and reading the bible and that has kind of thrown them for a loop, but it is nor preachy, they understand that it is important to one of the characters.

Such a great read. In all honesty I read this as a course requirement for grad school (had to design a curriculum around it), so it wasn't of my free will. Usually this makes me a bit biased against a book, but this is seriously some great writing. I had my own children read it, and I will read it again.

I had to read this for a college class and I rated it 3/5 stars because it was kind of hard to engage with. It’s alright but not my favorite for that reason.

Love this!!! The writing is heartfelt, simply full of emotion. I used to work as an adoption case worker, finding homes for children in foster care, so I am really in tune with this. A wonderful read!

My students loved Locomotion! It will definitely become a staple in my fourth grade classes! Jacqueline Woodson does not disappoint with her excellent storytelling skills, yet effectively teaches the art of poetry and and the tools of poetic devices.

Beautifully written, thought-provoking and a quick read. I recommend it.

An excellent emotive book which promoted great writing and responses from the children.