Lisa Sukenic
CHILDREN'S AUTHOR • POET• TEACHER
WELCOME!
Welcome to my website!
I am a poet, and author of a novel in verse. I am an elementary school teacher and have been teaching for the past 35 years. I have a passion for teaching writing, reading and selecting diverse books to share with my students.
If you want to learn more about my life click on my About page to find some fun facts about me. To find out about what I liked to read when I was younger and what I am reading now please look at my favorite book list.
COMING SOON!
Miles from Motown
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Twelve-year-old Georgia Johnson is sure she can win the “Spirit of Detroit Poetry Contest,” judged by her idol, Gwendolyn Brooks. After moving from her beloved Detroit neighborhood to an unfamiliar suburb on the outskirts of the city, Georgia lies to prevent becoming disqualified from the contest (which is for Detroit residents only) by using her aunt Birdie’s address. With her older brother deployed to Vietnam, and her family worried about when—or if—he’ll make it home, Georgia tries to settle into her new life. But she misses the old—her friend Ceci, the cracks in the sidewalk that used to catch her skates, the hide-and-seek tree, and the deli on the corner. She wonders if she’ll ever make new friends or feel like she belongs. To make matters worse, she must also find a way to intercept the contest finalist announcement that will be mailed to Aunt Birdie’s mailbox before her family uncovers her deception. During that summer, Georgia discovers her own resiliency in the face of upheaval and the power of truth when lies ring hollow. Read more here.