{"product_id":"pushing-hope-an-illustrated-memoir-of-survival","title":"Pushing Hope: An Illustrated Memoir of Survival","description":"A School Library Journal Best Book\n School Library Journal, starred review\nA Bank Street Best Book\nInternational Literacy Association Honor Book, Young Adult Nonfiction\n\n“This is what justice looks like. We are told we live in an age of few if any heroes, but Raymond Santana is a real genuine hero. His story is one of unbelievable courage in the face of rampant injustice and impressive resilience as he maintains his dignity and in the face of obstacles that would destroy many of us. Bravo!” —Ken Burns, filmmaker\n\nOne of the Central Park Five reflects on his wrongful conviction—and tireless fight for his 2002 exoneration—in this moving young adult illustrated memoir.\n\nRaymond Santana’s story is an example to teens of the power of hope and resilience—and the importance of fighting injustice to stand up for what’s right.\n\nWhen Raymond Santana was just 14, he was accused of a crime he didn’t commit. The 1989 rape of a jogger in Central Park was pinned on Santana and four other young teens, a tragedy that would change their lives forever.\n\nIn this powerful illustrated memoir, Raymond Santana takes readers on a journey from his move to Harlem, to his arrest and trial, and from his time in prison to his ongoing fight for justice. Exonerated in 2002, Santana has made it his mission to fight wrongful convictions and injustice. What has sustained him and given him the strength for that fight, is his creativity—art and fashion have always been a refuge and a source of hope.\n\nTeaming up with celebrated artist Keith Henry Brown, Raymond Santana shows in vivid color how one can survive by pushing a message of hope.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1662681402\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1662681402.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Brown, Keith Henry|Santana, Raymond\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43868554625085,"sku":"BVV.1662681402.G","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1662681402-0.jpg?v=1792619877","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/pushing-hope-an-illustrated-memoir-of-survival","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}