{2025 New Release} Pushing Hope : An Illustrated Memoir of Survival by: Raymond Santana, Keith Henry Brown One of the Central Park Five reflects on his wrongful conviction—and tireless fight for his 2002 exoneration—in this moving young adult illustrated memoir. Raymond 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. When Raymond Santana was just 14, he was accused of a crime he didn’t commit.

The message of the book is the power of hope and the determination to push through despair and injustice offering young adults a sense of reassurance about how to handle personal hardships and life-threatening situations. #WeNeedDiverseBooks #PushingHope #RaymondSantana #OurStoriesMatter #YoungAdult