D. James Smith

D. James Smith

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D. James Smith lives in California, where he studied with poet Philip Levine. A recipient of a fellowship in creative writing from the National Endowment for the Arts, his work appears frequently in literary magazines, most recently, The Amherst Review, New Millennium Writings, the Notre Dame Review, and Stand. His previous books include a collection of poems, Prayers for the Dead Ventriloquist, and an adult novel, My Brother's Passion.

His novels for younger readers are Fast Company and his first book about Paolo and friends, The Boys of San Joaquin.
1st June 2006

The Boys of San Joaquin

Paolo calls Rufus "a Mack truck with no one driving." Rufus is the O'Neil family dog, and he shows up one morning with p... MoreThe Boys of San Joaquin

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6th October 2012

It Was September When We Ran Away the First Time

It's September, the first week of school at John Muir Junior High School, and Paolo has a lot on his mind. He's thinking... MoreIt Was September When We Ran Away the First Time

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15th October 2010

Probably the World's Best Story About a Dog and th

Paolo's plan for August in Orange Grove City is to hire out his little brother to the neighbors. Georgie is six; he need... MoreProbably the World's Best Story About a Dog and th

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