Zoboi, Ibi - Punching the Air (Hardback)

Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam is a powerful young adult novel-in-verse that tells the story of Amal Shahid, a sixteen-year-old Black boy wrongfully incarcerated for a crime he didn't commit. Through evocative poetry and illustrations, Amal navigates the despair of confinement by turning to his passion for art and poetry. This poignant narrative explores themes of systemic racism, the criminal justice system, and the redemptive power of creativity. Co-authored by Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated Five, the novel offers an authentic and heart-wrenching perspective on the challenges faced by marginalized youth.

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