Hands Young Adult Fiction Social Themes - Dating & Sex African American & Black Social Themes - Peer Pressure this debut explores the layers

this debut explores the layers of identity that make us who we are—and allow us to shine

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having a crush on a girl he tutored in his village back home and helping his cousin overcome addiction in the country's capital

Hamad’s controlled urgency makes the book an illuminating and poignant read

Hands Young Adult Fiction Social Themes - Dating & Sex African American & Black Social Themes - Peer Pressure this debut explores the layers"Gorgeous and gripping, Hands is a poetic page turner. You might just finish it in one sitting. Torrey Maldonado understands the kids he writes for at the deepest level. Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honorwinning author of The Inquisitors TaleThe author of What Lane? and Tight delivers a fast paced read that packs a punch about a boy figuring out how to best use his handsto build or to knock down. Trev would do anything to protect his mom and sisters,