Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson
Lonnie's life changed forever when his parents died. He and his sister were separated and live very different lives on opposite sides of the city. But with the help of a teacher, Lonnie has found a new way to tell the world about his life. Lonnie has discovered he has a 'poet's heart' and despite the unhappiness and the grief he feels, hope is beginning to light the way..