
When a bus ride ignites tragedy: TIME's "100 Best YA Books" chronicles how one spark changed two teens' lives forever. This award-winning bestseller sparks crucial conversations about justice, identity, and forgiveness. What would you do if 8 seconds altered your entire existence?
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On a November afternoon in 2013, two Oakland teenagers' lives collided for just eight minutes on the 57 bus. Sasha, an agender teen in a white skirt, dozed off while reading Anna Karenina. Richard, sixteen and wearing a black hoodie, joked with friends nearby. In a moment of impulsive cruelty, Richard flicked a lighter to Sasha's skirt. The flames engulfed 22% of Sasha's body, leading to weeks in a burn unit. Richard faced felony charges with hate-crime enhancements, potentially facing life imprisonment. This wasn't just another crime story. It became a national conversation about gender identity, justice, and the power of forgiveness. How could a split-second decision alter two lives so dramatically? And what does it reveal about the divisions in our society-where teenagers from the same city might as well live in different worlds? The incident forces us to confront uncomfortable questions: How do we balance accountability with compassion? Can we see humanity in those who cause harm? And is our justice system equipped to handle the complexity of cases involving youth, identity, and impulsive actions?
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