Punching the Air
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi is a large print edition published by Gale, a Cengage Group, on September 11, 2024. This 575-page book follows the journey of Amal Shahid, a young artist and poet who faces systemic bias in a diverse art school. After a tragic altercation leads to his wrongful conviction at just sixteen, Amal’s promising future is shattered. The narrative explores his struggle against despair and rage as he seeks solace in his art and words while navigating the challenges of a flawed justice system.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of social and family issues, as well as themes related to law and crime. The collaboration between Ibi Zoboi and prison reform activist Yusef Salaam sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through Amal’s story, the book addresses the complexities of identity and justice, inviting reflection on the societal structures that impact young lives. This edition’s large type format enhances accessibility, making it suitable for a wide audience.
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“Amal Shahid has always been an artist and a poet. But even in a diverse art school, he’s seen as disruptive and unmotivated by a biased system. Then one fateful night, an altercation in a gentrifying neighborhood escalates into tragedy. Suddenly, at just sixteen years old, Amal’s bright future is upended: he is convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and sent to prison. Despair and rage almost sink him until he turns to the refuge of his words, his art. This never should have been his story. But can he change it? Award-winning author Ibi Zoboi and prison reform activist Yusef Salaam tell a story about how one boy is able to maintain his humanity and fight for the truth, in a system designed to strip him of both.”–Back cover.
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