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You long to experience the world on your own terms. You are smart and brave, but you're a cheat. You have a chance to trade who you are for something better -- for a new life. New thrills. New fear. Do you do it?
If yes, you might be the subject of Chris Barton's new YA nonfiction, Can I See Your I.D.?: True Stories of False Identities.
It's a fascinating read, even if your story isn't in it.
Barton follows ten imposters from history, many of them teens, and he digs into their past and what got them to that point of taking on a false identity, and he doesn't disappoint -- he also tells how they were ultimately found out.
Read this book. You'll be hooked from the first story, where 16-year-old Keron Thomas steals a subway train.
Publishers Weekly agrees:
*Starred Review* [I]mpeccably crafted ... The use of second-person narration is very effective, allowing readers to assume the identities of each individual. Barton's prose captures the daring, ingenuity, and quick thinking required of each imposter.
(Below: sketches from my Gang of Erin retreat sketchbook)
Publishers Weekly agrees:
*Starred Review* [I]mpeccably crafted ... The use of second-person narration is very effective, allowing readers to assume the identities of each individual. Barton's prose captures the daring, ingenuity, and quick thinking required of each imposter.
(Below: sketches from my Gang of Erin retreat sketchbook)
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| Chris reads from his work in progress in April, 2011. You're in for a treat: this new book is AWESOME. And that's about all I can say about it, for
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Loved the sketches and interview, Ruth and Chris! Chris, the links you found from one imposter to another over time and place is fascinating. Looking forward to reading both of your next books!
While I love everything about this post, I think my favorite might be the sketch of Zu begging Chris to spell October, which looks so much like Chris I think it might be a photograph.
This is such a great interview--you both sound like actual grown ups!
Your books are both Vernick-kid tested and approved, and Barton, you should know that I.D. is now in the hands of Jacob's high school English teacher, who seemed DEEPLY intrigued about the second-person narration.
I kind of want to climb into this interview and start jumping around for attention, but, well, I guess that's what I've done here.
Good show, you two. Great job.
Thank you. :)) A dull person might be surprised at the grown ups comment, but I find it hilarious. My favorite adults are those who nurture a deep-rooted sense of fun, as Chris does.
<3 Thank you for reading and also for commenting. <3