When We Ride but it is--under the pseudonym

but it is--under the pseudonym Stagg R

astonishingly

Jason Chin's illustrations move between China and the American Midwest and were created with a mixture of traditional Chinese brushes and western media

" -- VAL MCDERMID

When We Ride but it is--under the pseudonymDiego Benevides works hard. His single mother encourages him to stay focused on school, on getting into college, on getting out of their crumbling neighborhood. That's why she gave him her car. Diego's best friend, Lawson, needs a ride because Lawson is dealing. As long as Diego's not carrying, not selling, it's cool. It's just weed. But when Lawson starts carrying powder and pills and worse, their friendship is tested and their lives are threatened.