A fastball of a book by paul volponi an author who knows sports and suspense. The book has been revised for young adults and is being republished as rikers high. Eighth grader, travis gardener, a standout quarterback, is verbally offered a potential scholarship to gainesville university, days after his brother carter is given a scholarship to play football at gainesville. Travis gardner and his brother carter both play football and play it very well. Buy the hardcover book top prospect by paul volponi at indigo. The list includes 50 books, five magazines and five audio books. How to build a house by dana reinhardt 2009 amazing audiobooks for young adults, 2009 best books for young adults hurricane song by paul volponi 2010 popular paperbacks for young adults empty by suzanne weyn.
They had to evacuate to the superdome, the stadium of the new orleans saints. That experience formed the basis of his ala awardwinning novels rikers high and black and white. Timothy horan paul volponi is a writer, teacher, and journalist living in. Stars of their school basketball team, they are true leaders who look past the stereotypes and come out on top. Paul griffin wolf hollow by lauren wolk contains mature content and may not be appropriate for all readers indiana library federation leads, educates and advocates to advance library services for the benefit of indiana residents. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Its also a heartbreaking look at the realities of the urban criminal justice system. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Paul volponi is an awardwinning author who lives in queens, new york. Awardwinning author paul volponi, known for his brutally honest portrayals of the moral complexities of urban life, uses alternating perspective and a range of narrative styles to give readers a fascinating and chilling insight into the timeline of a hate crime, from the first shocking blow to the jurys final decision.
The hand youre dealt book by paul volponi official. Paul volponi is the author of 11 novels for young adults that are currently being read in high schools and middle schools around the country. Paul visits these classes often, either inperson or via video conferencing, to discuss the novels and encourage students who wish to pursue their own writing. In total, about 200 students were able to attend volponis presentations throughout the day. March 1, 2012 volponi s latest combines inthemoment action, basketball history and the points of view of four college ballplayers with very different lives. Paul volponi, author of american library association award winning novels black and white and rikers high, visited the high school on march 24 to speak to english classes and host a writing workshop with interested students. His other young adult novels include, rooftop also a bbya. Hurricane song by paul volponi is a historical fiction book. He is the author of black and white winner of the ira childrens book award for ya fiction, rooftop, rucker park setup and, most recently, hurricane song.
The frame story here is a whiteknuckle ncaa championship game between michigan states spartans and the underdog trojans from troy university. Paul volponi books list of books by author paul volponi. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Told in their two voices, black and white is the gripping story of two good boys who make a bad mistake. Young hoosier book award nominees picture book are we there yet. Travis is starting 8th grade and is extremely proud of his brother who will be starting his freshman year in college with a football scholarship. Paul volponi, acclaimed award winning author of black and white and rikers high has done it again with his newest realistic fiction, young adult novel, top prospect. After her best friend, van, excitedly tells her about a scholarship competition for a spot at an. That experience formed the basis of his ala award winning novels rikers high and black and white. Three african american teens go into hillsboro, mostly white and italian, to steal a car and make quick money. For six years he taught incarcerated teens on rikers island to read and write, and for six years he taught teens in drug daytreatment centers.
Awards are given for fiction and nonfiction in each of three categories. Hurricane song was the first novel by volponi that i. From 1992 to 1998, he taught adolescents on rikers island in new york city to read and write. Ala quick picks for reluctant young adult readers book. The pace may frustrateit takes a while to grasp that the book is not about the season but a series of perspectives and shocking reveals over the course of one long night. Name pronunciation with paul volponi audio excerpt from hurricane. A body in motion, a life in balance by simone biles and mary lou retton, and rising above. Paul volponi is a writer, journalist and teacher living in new york city. Dec 05, 2011 i will read any genre that makes me feel something. Buy top prospect by paul volponi online at alibris. After that, i devoured his novels and dubbed paul the king of urban ya fiction. He holds an ma in american literature and regularly makes school visits and holds skype conferences. Homestretch book by paul volponi official publisher page.
Written with passion and uncanny authenticity, this is paul volponi s debut young adult novel. I normally dont read a lot of books, unless i find a great, interesting book that can actually motivate me into reading. The book black and white by paul volponi was one of the best books ive read. The book is about how miles is living with his dad in new orleans when hurricane katrina hits and everyone has to evacuate. His novel black and white, winner of the international reading association childrens book award, is a staple in many middle school and high school english classes. Mar 30, 2017 paul volponi, author of american library association award winning novels black and white and rikers high, visited the high school on march 24 to speak to english classes and host a writing workshop with interested students. Likewise, fans of captivating sports biographies such as courage to soar. During the 1990s paul volponi worked at rikers island educational facility, a school for incarcerated teens that was established on rikers island in 1959. I became intrigued by his work when response received the milwaukee county teen book award honor in 2010. From 1992 to 1998, he taught incarcerated adolescents on rikers island to read and write, forming the basis of his first young adult novel, black and white, winner of the 2006 ira young adult book award, an ala best book young adult, and quick pick award. He holds an ma in american literature and regularly makes school visits and holds.
Ira childrens and young adults book award book awards. Author paul volponi hosts workshop with students the voice. In it, miles and his musician father havent been living together long and dont get along well, but as hurricane katrina batters new orleans, miles and his family weather a humanitarian battle inside the superdome. They couldnt afford it, so they got a brilliant idea, they started robbing people on the streets. Legacy petrin lives and works in the financially strapped orphanage in the provinces run by her father and rises early every day to practice tennis with her old racket. Volponi misnames indiana university as the university of indiana. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
The interactive book, aimed at readers from grades 612, also presents teens with the opportunity to create a meaningful and geographically appropriate name for their own sports franchise. From 1992 to 1998, he taught incarcerated adolescents on rikers island to read and write. This experience, in part, formed a basis for black and white. Yalsas ultimate teen bookshelf pdf highlights musthave teen materials for libraries. Three salem witches hanged in 1693 for stealing a childs life force are revived in 1993 when 16yearold new kid max completes a spell by lighting a magical candle which has to be kindled by a virgin to work. An award winning author, paul volponi is uniquely qualified to tell martin. Oct 03, 2016 it wasnt until reading this book that i realized there are 8th grade football players so talented that they have been offered college scholarships before even beginning their high school football careers. Mar 28, 2010 for best friends and coplayers on their high school basketball team, marcus aka black and eddie aka white, life looks good. Common knowledge book awards ala quick picks for reluctant young adult readers. The ira childrens and young adults book awards are intended for newly published authors who show unusual promise in the childrens and young adults book field.
Paul volponi teachers and librarians young readers. Volponi, a multiple awardwinning author, keeps the tension high from the first to last page. I have never heard of the author paul volponi and now that ive read a book from him, i plan to read more of his books. The hand youre dealt by paul volponi nook book ebook.
His twelve novels for young adults have been the recipient of a dozen american library association honors. In total, about 200 students were able to attend volponis presentations. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Volponi holds an ma in american literature from the city college of new york and a ba in english from baruch. Winner of the ira childrens book award young adult fiction.
From 1992 to 1998, he taught incarcerated teens on rikers. Paul volponi is the author of 11 novels for young adults that are currently being. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Ala best book for young adults ala quick pick new york city librarys book for the teen age texas library association tayshas list annotation. From 1992 to 1998, he taught incarcerated teens on rikers island to read and write. In italian, my last name, volponi, means sly old fox. I was so glad to stumble across this new book by paul volponi. Oct 02, 2017 readers of inspirational sports fiction by authors including carl deuker and paul volponi will devour this book. The ultimate teen bookshelf, with titles listed on this webpage and as a pdf download, was developed in conjunction with the united we serve initiative.
A tripleovertime ncaa game yields surprising personal drama as volponi expertly. From 19992005, paul taught teens in drug treatment programs, inspiring his ala awardwinning novel rooftop. Paul volponi is a writer, teacher and journalist living in new york city. This experience formed the basis of black and white and rikers high. Paolo volponi 6 february 1924, in urbino 23 august 1994, in ancona was an italian writer, poet and politician. Paul volponi marcus and eddie were star basketball players on their high school basketball team.
Black and white lexile find a book metametrics inc. Paul volponi is an author, journalist and educator. Mar 10, 2015 in honor of its 25th anniversary, a disney halloween horrorcomedy film gets a sequel to go with its original novelization. I could feel every emotion such as love, hate, and excitement which is what the main character felt. Then an armed robbery goes terribly wrong and everything changes. Hurricane song by paul volponi goodreads share book. From 1992 to 1998, he taught incarcerated adolescents on rikers island to read and write, forming the basis of his first young adult novel, black and white, winner of the 2006 ira young adult book award, an ala best book young adult, and quick pick award winner. The job was incredibly rewarding, and eye opening, the author recalled on his home page. They were seniors and needed 150 dollars each to pay senior dues. See all books authored by paul volponi, including the final four, and black and white speak, and more on. Not just because julio senior is a pitcher for the miami marlins and famous for his scorching fastball, but because he defected from cuba, leaving julio and his sister and mother branded as the family of a traitor. I had to flip every page just to read what happens next.
Clay reconnects with his cousin, addison, in a drug rehabilitation program only to lose. Volponi tells the story of two teams battling in the final four through the eyes of four players. Click to read more about top prospect by paul volponi. Marcus and eddie are best friends who found the strength to break through the racial barrier. American library association best book for young adults. Paul volponi two star high school basketball players, one black and one white, experience the justice system differently after committing a crime together and getting caught. Mar 19, 2012 the author talks about what led him to write this book here but dont just take my word for it that the book is goodcheck out what these teens have to say about paul volponis books. Paul volponi is a writer, teacher, and journalist living in new york city. Adult book award, an ala best book young adult, and quick pick award winner. Paul volponi s new book top prospect tells a story with a character who experiences just that. Game seven by paul volponi is amazing, one of the best books written by paul volponi.
From 19992005, paul taught teens in drug treatment programs, inspiring his ala award winning novel rooftop. I know several readers who read and reread anything he writes. Volponi worked at a day treatment center like daytop teaching students and helping them prepare for the ged. Because a visceral response is what i crave, i find paul volponis novels incredibly satisfying. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series. How 11 athletes overcame challenges in their youth to become stars. Paul volponis latest novel, response, takes on the dilemma of a hate crime in a racially divided community. Thats my team the history, science, and fun behind. Hurricane song was the first novel by volponi that i read. It all felt so real making me feel like i was a part of the story. From 19921998, he taught incarcerated teens on rikers island to read and write.
Black heron press award for social fiction, 2002, for rikers. Paul volponi books, author biography, and reading level. I wont throw a chair, but, really, in the reprints and paperback editions that this book will surely need, lets get this important detail right. Volponi writes about march madness, the time when the best college basketball teams play for the ncaa championship. I was absolutely the last student youd imagine to write 14 books for young adults, win multiple literary awards, and be on reading lists across the country. Books that occupy my mind but not my heart just arent satisfying. Paul volponi is a writer, journalist, and teacher living in new york city. Awards for paul volponi your guide to fiction books.
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