8's or 4's?: Welcome to the Trap by La'Kendrick Davis

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Two crews. One summer. Everything to lose.

Twelve-year-old Quin “Lil’ Q” Washington thought Benton Heights was just another stop on his family’s long journey through broken promises and rented homes. But when he and his best friend April join the Elevate You Summer Program, everything shifts. Coach J believes in building legacy. Lil’ Q just wants to stay out of trouble. And April? She’s got plans nobody sees coming.

But the streets don’t pause for positive programs.

When a neighborhood robbery goes wrong, the line between past and present snaps. Michael Adams—once a star athlete, now a quiet shadow with a green bandanna—has history with April, Marcus, and even Carter’s store.

Secrets unravel. Loyalties shift. And a neighborhood built on block codes is about to learn what happens when pain speaks louder than peace.

With explosive twists, bold voice, and unforgettable characters, 8s or 4s? Welcome to the Trap isn’t just a story—it’s a mirror. For every teen who feels caught between who they are and who they’re expected to be. For every educator trying to teach more than tests. And for every community learning that healing starts when we stop pretending.

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Two crews. One summer. Everything to lose.

Twelve-year-old Quin “Lil’ Q” Washington thought Benton Heights was just another stop on his family’s long journey through broken promises and rented homes. But when he and his best friend April join the Elevate You Summer Program, everything shifts. Coach J believes in building legacy. Lil’ Q just wants to stay out of trouble. And April? She’s got plans nobody sees coming.

But the streets don’t pause for positive programs.

When a neighborhood robbery goes wrong, the line between past and present snaps. Michael Adams—once a star athlete, now a quiet shadow with a green bandanna—has history with April, Marcus, and even Carter’s store.

Secrets unravel. Loyalties shift. And a neighborhood built on block codes is about to learn what happens when pain speaks louder than peace.

With explosive twists, bold voice, and unforgettable characters, 8s or 4s? Welcome to the Trap isn’t just a story—it’s a mirror. For every teen who feels caught between who they are and who they’re expected to be. For every educator trying to teach more than tests. And for every community learning that healing starts when we stop pretending.

As Quin and April navigate shifting alliances, community pressures, and street temptations, they meet Coach Jenkins—a mentor determined to teach them that respect and strength are earned not through fear, but through faith, hard work, and doing what's right.

With the odds stacked high, Quin must decide: will he follow the same paths that have led many down destructive roads, or will he rise above and chase a brighter future?

8’s or 4’s? is a gripping, heartwarming story of friendship, courage, and the power of community, offering hope and inspiration to youth everywhere who seek to defy the odds and choose purpose over peer pressure.

Perfect for readers who love stories about resilience, mentorship, and inner-city youth finding their way.

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