Punching the Air (2020) by Ibi Aanu Zoboi

Punching the Air is a powerful novel in verse that explores themes of identity, injustice, and resilience through the eyes of a young artist navigating a world filled with prejudice and violence.
Rating: 4.0
Genres Young Adult, Poetry, Fiction
Original language: en
Stars
Amal Shahid
Amal's Mother
Amal's Friends
Prison Guards
Creators
Ibi Aanu Zoboi (author)
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