Punching the Air
Narrated by Ethan Herisse
- Released
- September 1, 2020
- Length
- 4 hrs 28 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Harper Fire
This powerful YA novel in verse, co-authored by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam, explores the story of sixteen-year-old Amal Shahid, who is wrongfully convicted following a tragic incident in his neighborhood. Through evocative lyricism, the book delves into themes of injustice, resilience, and the transformative power of art, highlighting one boy’s struggle to maintain his humanity in a flawed system. Shortlisted for the 2022 Yoto Carnegie Medal, it is a compelling read for fans of socially conscious young adult fiction.
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