Summary:
Justyce McAllister is top of his class and set for the Ivy League—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. And despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can’t escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates.
Justyce looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for answers. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. King to find out.
Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up—way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. In the media fallout, it’s Justyce who is under attack.
Why I’m Excited:
I’ve heard SO much about this book for a while and I’m ready to read it ASAP!
Part of me hates reading books like this because I realize that the situation is far too real, but these books are important and, most of all, our kids need to read them to know how to relate to the world more than just what is around them.
I’m sure I will need to have some tissues handy when I finally get to read this!
Dear Martin releases October 17, 2017, so go ahead and preorder it now!
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