Events for Youth & Families: Pushing Hope: An Afternoon with Raymond Santana and Keith Henry Brown
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Join us for a powerful afternoon with Raymond Santana, activist, entrepreneur, and one of the Exonerated Five, as he shares his new book Pushing Hope: An Illustrated Memoir of Survival. This moving YA graphic memoir chronicles Santana’s journey from wrongful incarceration as a teenager through his fight for justice and healing, offering an unflinching yet deeply inspiring story of resilience and hope for teens and adults alike.
Santana will be joined by acclaimed illustrator Keith Henry Brown, whose evocative artwork brings the narrative to life with depth and emotion. Together, they will discuss the making of the book, the role of art in storytelling, and the power of hope in the face of adversity.
This event will include a conversation between author and illustrator, an audience Q&A, and a book signing.
Pushing Hope will be available for purchase courtesy of Greenlight Bookstore.
Events for Youth & Families programs are made possible through generous support from the Estate of Pearl S. Reuillard in memory of her parents Yetta and Louis Schwartz.
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11/15/2025 01:00 pm
11/15/2025 03:00 pm
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Events for Youth & Families: Pushing Hope: An Afternoon with Raymond Santana and Keith Henry Brown
<p>Join us for a powerful afternoon with <strong>Raymond Santana</strong>, activist, entrepreneur, and one of the Exonerated Five, as he shares his new book <em>Pushing Hope: An Illustrated Memoir of Survival</em>. This moving YA graphic memoir chronicles Santana’s journey from wrongful incarceration as a teenager through his fight for justice and healing, offering an unflinching yet deeply inspiring story of resilience and hope for teens and adults alike.</p><p>Santana will be joined by acclaimed illustrator <strong>Keith Henry Brown</strong>, whose evocative artwork brings the narrative to life with depth and emotion. Together, they will discuss the making of the book, the role of art in storytelling, and the power of hope in the face of adversity.</p><p>This event will include a conversation between author and illustrator, an audience Q&A, and a book signing.</p><p><em>Pushing Hope will be available for purchase courtesy of Greenlight Bookstore.</em></p>
Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library, Dweck Center
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