Julio: Conqueror of the Crowbar
Garrett FrancisJulio's supposed to be on a field trip with the rest of his sixth grade class. Instead, he's standing at a bus stop with his hood up so that bystanders can't see the damage his mother has done to his cheek with a crowbar.
And once he gets on that Richmond city bus, he embarks on a field trip of the self, reflecting upon the journey he, his mother and his brother have on thus far, and weighing what options he as an individual has next.
"Julio: Conqueror of the Crowbar" is a gritty story that touches upon themes of immigration, poverty and race, but also brings into focus what it is we as a society choose to thrust before our kids and label "greatness."
If you enjoy short stories from any of the following authors, "Julio: Conqueror of the Crowbar" might just resonate with you:
- Caitlin HorrocksAdam JohnsonAlice WalkerRaymond CarverColum MccannF. Scott FitzgeraldJim HarrisonKaren Russell
"Julio: Conqueror of the Crowbar" is a story from Strays Like Us, a collection of ten standalone short stories exploring what it means to grow up in America.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: 5626 Press
Published: 08/27/2024
ISBN: 9781733817134
Pages: 46
Weight: 0.12lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.12d