Status Updates From Punching the Air

“The bookshelves here are not walls
They're closed windows and all I have to do
is pull out one book to make these windows wide open”

(YAL) Although I was frustrated to enraged by the injustices and prejudices depicted in this book, I was also filled with hope and faith that we can overcome while reading Amal’s story. This book shines a spotlight on the failings of the justice system and detention facilities but more so gives a voice to wrongfully convicted juveniles through art and poetry. I highly recommend it. 4.5🌟