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The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime that Changed Their Lives

Dashka Slater

Dashka Slater recounts a real incident on a bus in Oakland, California, involving two teenagers. An agender teenager was burned by another teenager during the ride. The informational account draws on many sources and presents the viewpoints of different people connected to the event. It addresses gender, racism, poverty, and the justice system, and includes an author’s note, a timeline of gender-neutrality milestones, and statistics on U.S. juvenile incarceration.

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Book details

Themes
Identity · Racism And Prejudice · Social Justice · Transportation
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Square Fish
Published
January 1, 2023
Pages
320
ISBN-13
9781250229137
Language
English
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