Publisher's Synopsis
Meet Koi, your teen photographer from Rockport. Koi is just a spiritual teenager photographer, student of professional photographer Fresco. Koi's happiness is in the palms of his hands everyday, the camera that brings him happiness and purpose to life. Koi loves capturing images of the beauty of nature. Not only because the beauty appeals to him but because he feels connected spiritually to nature leading to a type of happiness every human being should experience. Sadly, Koi's spirituality journey is about to take an unexpected turn. Koi is yet to battle his inner demons. (Topics include sensitive topics such as mental health disorders) Review by Roosevelt Union Free School District's Rough Writer: "Many people have amazing stories to tell, but have a difficult time putting their thoughts on paper. Junior Mauricio Hernandez understands this feeling, but found the motivation to write and publish his first novel. In his debut piece, "The Teen Photographer" Hernandez discusses topics related to mental health and coming of age. The main character, Koi, is challenged by obstacles he faces as a teen. Through his photography apprenticeship, he overcomes these obstacles, and becomes s stronger person mentally, spiritually, and artistically. The Roosevelt Union Free School District and community take great pride in knowing there are talented individuals within our "one square mile."
