Peace, Locomotion

Grade 4-6; Age 9-11 Twelve-year-old Lonnie is finally starting to feel at home with his foster family. But he still lives apart from his little sister, Lili, so he decides itâs his job to be the âremembererâ â and write down everything that happens while theyâre growing up. Lonnieâs reflections in his letters to Lili are bittersweet. Heâs happy that they both have good foster families, but while his new family brings him joy, it also brings new worries: With a foster brother in the army, concepts like Peace have new meaning for Lonnie. Told solely through letters from Lonnie to Lili, this thought-provoking companion to Jacqueline Woodsonâs National Book Award Finalist Locomotion tackles important issues in captivating, lyrical language. Lonnieâs reflections on family, loss, love and peace will strike a note with readers of all ages.