Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
by Kwame Mbalia
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia is assigned in US schools at grades 4–7. Every citation below links to the primary source.
This page shows where Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.
- Grade range
- Grades 4–7
- Age range
- Ages 9–12
- First published
- 2022
- Genre
- Fantasy
- ISBN-13
- 9781368074995
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About this book
The best-selling and awarding-winning novel about a Black boy who helps folk heroes and gods through storytelling is now a dynamic graphic novel! "This graphic adaptation of the children's novel that began the 'Tristan Strong' trilogy will have plenty of appeal for readers who are interested in African and African American characters and folklore.
Why widely assigned
This Fantasy title, typically at grades 4–7. Written in the 2020s; pairs with curriculum units on mythology and grief.
Where this book is assigned
No curriculum assignments on file yet.
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Common questions
- What grade level is Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky?
- Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–7. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
- Is Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky banned in schools?
- Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.
- What themes does Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky explore?
- Central themes in Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky include mythology, grief, courage. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.
Why this book is on this list
Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.
- Lexile measure
- Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
- Grade band
- Grades 4–7 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
- Curriculum alignment
- Not yet documented in any tracked curriculum.
- State-level evidence
- Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
- Removal / banning records
- No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
- Seasonal / contextual tags
- No seasonal or program-specific tags on this book.