A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults): My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars

by Hakeem Oluseyi and Joshua Horwitz

Book Overview

Renowned American astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi (born James Plummer) pens a gripping, gritty coming-of-age memoir, from young boy to graduate-school student, that will resonate with teenagers, especially those of color, who are facing many choices and obstacles as they navigate their young adult lives.

He was born James Plummer and grew up in poor neighborhoods where gangs were common. What set him apart were his love of the starlit...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1984849638
• ISBN13: 9781984849632
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.7" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12