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Wat zou Justyce doen?

(Dear Martin #2)

Nic Stone (Goodreads Author),

Aimée Warmerdam (Translator),

Caren Limpens (Illustrator)

4.50 · Rating details · 6,947 ratings · 1,349 reviews

In dit langverwachte vervolg op haar bestseller werpt Nic Stone een kritische blik op de gebrekkige praktijken en ideologieën die Afro-Amerikaanse jongens en minderheden in het Amerikaanse rechtsysteem discrimineren.

Vernell LaQuan Banks en Justyce McAllister groeiden allebei op in zuidwest Atlanta, een paar straten van elkaar. Jaren later loopt Justyce door de roemruchte z ...more

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Feb 22, 2020 Warda marked it as to-read · review of another edition

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Gosh, I’m so excited for this.
Dear Martin is so good and so underrated. It’s up there with THUG. It’s as relevant and as important.

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Dec 24, 2020 jv poore rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: preordered, own-it, heyssel-classroom, prejudice-racism, donated, realistic-fiction, young-adult

Dear Justyce by Nic Stone is the Young Adult, Realistic Fiction companion to Dear Martin. But, please do not pass it by if you’ve not yet met these characters. Dear Justyce does just fine on its own.

Quan is, once again, in Juvenile Detention. The difference: this time…he actually may not have committed the crime for which he is accused. Yeah, he panicked when the very officer that killed Manny swung his weapon toward Quan and his crew. He even pulled his nasty little .22. And brilliantly, he le ...more

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Sep 12, 2020 Kai rated it liked it · review of another edition

I picked up Dear Martin a week ago on a whim and then remembered that I was sent an e-ARC of the sequel so I made quick work of both books. I liked the first one but wasn't overly excited about it but I had higher hopes for this one since it's been a few years since the author published her debut novel and I wanted to see whether her writing had changed much.

To be honest, I had almost the exact same problems with Justyce as with Martin. I didn't find the story very engaging or deep. It said what I picked up Dear Martin a week ago on a whim and then remembered that I was sent an e-ARC of the sequel so I made quick work of both books. I liked the first one but wasn't overly excited about it but I had higher hopes for this one since it's been a few years since the author published her debut novel and I wanted to see whether her writing had changed much.

To be honest, I had almost the exact same problems with Justyce as with Martin. I didn't find the story very engaging or deep. It said what it wanted to say and it did solid work but that was about it. We don't get to see much of what prison life is like for an unfairly treated Black youth, which after all is where 75% of the book is set. I also questioned the connection Quan had with Justyce at first - I was wondering what the purpose behind their new friendship was except to justify a sequel, but it made more sense later on when we saw more of Justyce and his friends. Anyway, the plot didn't manage to surprise me or excite me but it spoke a clear message of hope. It all seemed pretty straightforward and if anything somewhat too simple.

There were two things that really bothered me though: In book one I felt as if the story was fractured and only told in haphazard outtakes of Justyce's life. Here I feel this way about the writing. The author experiments with poetry which didn't work for me at all.
I didn't see
the point
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intersected
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that just popped up out of nowhere in the middle of some chapters. There were other moments when the author finds alternative ways to write dialogue or speech and I couldn't decide if I found it creative or confusing. The other thing though was that in the very last chapter on one of the very last pages it is revealed that two - not just one, but two - characters happen to be gay. And I'm still mad about it even after a full night's sleep between finishing this book and writing this review. Are gay people just an afterthought? One of these characters already had a central role in the first book but we're only being told he's gay after everything is already said and done? I find that lazy and frustrating. Seems like someone wanted to cross the finish line, only barely remembered that queer people existed and wanted to receive extra points for diversity. When you get the chance to write valuable and important representation that could be really meaningful and empowering for queer teens and especially queer & Black teens, please don't wait for the very last moment to put it on the page.

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Oct 11, 2020 Jessica | JustReadingJess rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Dear Justyce by Nic Stone is a great YA own voices novel about the American juvenile justice system.

Dear Justyce is an excellent sequel to Dear Martin. It can be read as a standalone, but this series is so good I highly recommend reading both.

I love Nic Stone’s novels. I have read Dear Martin and now Dear Justyce. Both gave me the perspective of black teenagers. Stone’s characters seem so real. None of her characters are all good or all bad. Her style of writing really gets you in the character’ ...more

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Nov 17, 2020 Elle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Sequels can be a difficult thing to pull off. Even more so when the sequel was one not originally planned by the author while writing the first book. So upon starting Dear Justyce, Nic Stone’s follow-up to her staggering novel Dear Martin, I really appreciated that the dedication she included not only thanked the boys that inspired the continuation of Quan’s story, but doubled as an explainer to why she decided to write this book in the end. It primed the reader for what this story was about, wh Sequels can be a difficult thing to pull off. Even more so when the sequel was one not originally planned by the author while writing the first book. So upon starting Dear Justyce, Nic Stone’s follow-up to her staggering novel Dear Martin, I really appreciated that the dedication she included not only thanked the boys that inspired the continuation of Quan’s story, but doubled as an explainer to why she decided to write this book in the end. It primed the reader for what this story was about, who it was written for and set the tone for how Quan’s life and the words he writes will be different from Justyce’s.

Vernell LaQuan Banks Jr., known as Quan to almost everyone outside the US legal system, is currently incarcerated. He was arrested during the events of Dear Martin, presumably, but we have never gotten much information besides that he was Manny’s cousin and a former acquaintance of Justyce’s. He begins this novel writing letters to the boy from his childhood, Justyce McAllister, discussing his time in jail, his frustration with the system(s) that failed him and whatever small hopes he has for his future. Unlike Justyce’s letter writing project to Martin Luther King Jr. in the previous book, the subject of these correspondence is still alive and able to read Quan’s words—and he does.

I don’t take issue with Stone’s decision to write a sequel. And I think a lot of the issues Quan is dealing with are important especially for a teen audience to read and discuss. I do think some of the choices made in the book, though, may have resulted from the author’s attempt to walk the fine line between a realistic story and an aspirational one. Despite Quan having even more of the system stacked against him, he still felt like an outlier in how kids in similar situations would be treated. It seemed like Justyce and his friends just swooped in and saved the day, in a way that would be hard to replicate in real life. Though Quan may have faced challenges more relatable to a number of kids who’d be reading the book, the way it all played out felt pretty far removed from reality.

Some of the dialogue between characters, even characters that existed and interacted in the previous book, was a little cringey. I think I might have glossed over parts of it before because of how impactful other portions of Dear Martin had been, but the way that SJ and Jared speak sound like parodies of that type of character, rather than actual people. Justyce’s meeting with nearly every authority figure and adult played out like a fan-fiction reimagining of how that kind of conversation would go. It’s not that no people have ever spoken like that, just that it’s more reminiscent of how teenagers and young adults communicate online, rather than in person. These were largely isolated instances, but in such a short book they still stood out.

I did like the way Quan was portrayed. I think Nic Stone did an excellent job with both him and Justyce. The tone of Quan’s letters fluctuate between tenuous hope and muted despair, basically someone just trying to hold it together. The fact that both of these boys are teenagers who had to learn hard adult lessons early in life only makes the experience of reading their innermost thoughts and feelings all the more painful. I haven’t read any of Stone’s work outside of this duology, but if she nails her main characters like this across the board, then I may pick one of them up next.

Although it’s tempting to keep revisiting familiar characters and a setting your readers are accustomed to, I’m hoping the author leaves these two books on their own for now. Perhaps down the road she may want to round it off and make it a full trilogy, but I think giving Justyce and Quan space would be the best thing for now. ...more

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Feb 09, 2021 C.G. Drews rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, ya-male-narrators, ya-without-romance, read-2021, contemporary

This was such a brilliant and wholly needed follow up to Dear Martin. The actual aching reality within these page (and in the author's notes too) will really hook into your heart. This book focuses on Black kids from the USA who are left in this cycle of having nothing, being coded as "bad kids", and then falling into that path because half the time they're pushed.

The story is about Quan (not Justyce this time though he comes in at the end!!) and he's awaiting trial for murder he didn't commit b ...more

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Oct 27, 2020 Corina rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: black-author, audiobook, young-adult, bipoc

This author writes the most powerful novels in a compact format!!! Short but impactful!!!
It reminded me of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption and This Is My America, all three books focus on the justice system, and it's just heart breaking to read these stories.

I'm also loving how the two book covers mirror each other. Very clever!!

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Jan 05, 2021 Jessica added it · review of another edition

After reading Dear Martin in November, I was so excited to see that Quan got a story. I think that reading Dear Martin before this one allows you to become even more connected to Quan and enjoy seeing Justyce, Doc, SJ, and other characters from that first book.

Dear Justyce was heartbreaking, infuriating, and emotional. Everything Quan goes through shows you how broken the justice system is and how much young people just need adults in their lives to believe in them. I was heartbroken reading Qu ...more

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Nov 21, 2020 Christy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2020-ya-challenge, 2020-four-stars, 2020-audio

4 stars

Dear Justyce is the sequel to Dear Martin and it was even more hard hitting and equally as important to read. It was a quick listen and I recommend everyone check it out!

Audio book source: Libby (library borrow)
Story Rating: 4 stars
Narrator: Dion Graham
Narration Rating: 4 stars
Genre: Contemporary
Length: 4 hours and 45 minutes

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Jun 05, 2020 Jenna | JennaStopReading rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

When people ask me, “Do you like standalone novels or series more?” I always say standalone. I am not one to read sequels very often. My experience in the past has always been that the sequel pretty much never lives up to the first book. Nic Stone may have just changed my opinion with Dear Justyce. I read this book in one sitting and gave it 5 stars – the 6th book (out of 47) I’ve awarded 5 stars to this year.

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Aug 25, 2020 megs_bookrack marked it as to-read · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-contemporary-to-read, 2020-releases

Anyone else have 65,000 books that released in the past two months that you CANNOT wait to read!?

I am so excited for this one. The world needs more Justyce!

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Aug 16, 2020 Cammie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Dear Justyce by Nic Stone is a powerful and necessary follow up to Dear Martin, and in this novel, Nic Stone gives voices to those who are too often unheard because of their skin color, poverty, education, lack of support and legal representation.
Like Justyce who wrote letters to Martin Luther King, Quan writes letters from jail to Justyce. Through flashbacks and these letters, readers learn about Quan's troubled past--incarcerated father, abusive stepfather, search for "family," unfair treatmen ...more

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Nov 25, 2020 Michelle rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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“He’s been charged with murder...they say he killed a police officer.”

We are first briefly introduced to Manny’s cousin Quan in “Dear Martin.” He’s not like Manny, whose parents drive fancy cars and flaunt their money. He hasn’t had life easy. His family doesn’t have much at all and he often goes without for his younger siblings’ sake. His stepfather; real father of his siblings, is both physically and verbally abusive to his mother. She won’t leave him. His real Dad is locked up.

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Oct 05, 2020 Tiernan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I love the direction Nic Stone took with this sequel. The writing style, the characterization, the structure...so creative and powerful. Having read Dear Martin over the summer, I can definitely say that you do not want to miss out on this second book. It is a whole other level. ...more

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Nov 18, 2020 Sheena rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: social-justice-race, contemporary, young-adult

Nic Stone is SO underrated!!

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Jan 12, 2021 Jonathan K rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

While most sequels fail to live up, this one breaks the mold!

Having read, 'Dear Martin', the story of Justyce, a young black male who writes to MLK as a means to cope with racial issues, 'Dear Justyce' picks up where it left off. Nic Stone has a lyrical writing style and knows the racial injustice territory well. We meet Quan, one of Justyce's neighborhood 'home boys' in the first book. Years later Justyce is at Yale law school and the recipient of Quan's letters. Ms. Stone mentions in the epil ...more

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Oct 27, 2020 Bookphenomena (Micky) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: all-the-feels, 2020-read, bipoc, favourites-2020, hurt, injustice

I wouldn’t have believed it, but this read even surpassed Dear Martin for me and I think that was somewhat to do with the continuation and connection to these characters spinning on from book one. Jus was his epic self but he was a side character in Quan’s story.

Nic Stone wrote realistically, painfully so, transmitting all the feelings and hurt. Quan who I didn’t like all that much in Dear Martin, carved a special place in my heart. Being able to see the world through his perspective, his narrat ...more

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Oct 05, 2020 Lou rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Dear Justyce is the sequel to Dear Martin and is a damning indictment of the huge impact race and inequality can have on young black lives. It isn't strictly necessary to have read its predecessor beforehand as they both work perfectly as standalone novels but it is also a worthwhile read. At a time when race relations are being discussed much more, not just in America, where this book is set, but across the wider world, stories such as these are so very important. It is an emotional, unflinchin ...more

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May 19, 2020 Jay Coles rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Y'all already know. Nic does it again. Just wow. ...more

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Sep 09, 2020 Louise (Louus_library) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

In this sequel to Dear Martin, incarcerated Quan writes letters to Justyce and through these and a series of flashbacks to his childhood, his story unravels. He talks about his dad being dragged away by the police when he was young, the domestic abuse his mother experiences from his new stepfather, struggling financially growing up and his experiences in the American Prison system.

Even though Quan was determined not to end up in prison like his father certain life events and struggles forced him In this sequel to Dear Martin, incarcerated Quan writes letters to Justyce and through these and a series of flashbacks to his childhood, his story unravels. He talks about his dad being dragged away by the police when he was young, the domestic abuse his mother experiences from his new stepfather, struggling financially growing up and his experiences in the American Prison system.

Even though Quan was determined not to end up in prison like his father certain life events and struggles forced him to steal and get mixed up with the wrong people. He joined the Black Jihad because they were a new ‘family’ who supported him and offered him protection. 5 months into working for them he was detained for a crime that he didn’t commit. Quan is persuaded to enter a not guilty plea for the death of a police officer by Justyce. From a troubled childhood and bad timing to a coerced confession and prejudiced police work, Stones new novel takes a look at the flawed practices and ideologies that discriminate against African American boys and minorities in the American Prison System.

I absolutely loved this book. It gives the perspective of a black teen that isn’t given the opportunities in life that enables them to succeed (such as in Justyce’s case). It was incredibly emotionally charged and gripping and I couldn’t put it down! A very powerful and fast-paced read that really makes you think about the consequences of systemic racism especially in educational institutions and how support is needed in cases like this. Despite Quan doing everything in his power to succeed in life he was set to fail because that’s the way the system is set up.

If you read this, I recommend that you read the Authors Notes. Although this particular story is fictional, the school to prison is very much a real thing. “Many children have stories like Quan’s: an incarcerated parent, deeply traumatic home lives, and limited resources for survival, let along situational improvement.” The only things that are fictional in this book is the support that Quan is able to receive. ...more

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Feb 03, 2021 Brittany rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2021-challenge, young-adult, 4-stars, contemporary, fiction, reviews, teen

Dear Justyce is about Quan and what can happen in the life of a young black man who does not have a healthy home to grow up that provided the soundboard and support that allowed Justyce to go to a better school and off to college. At the same time, Quan ended up behind bars and wrongfully accused of murder.

Quan's story is told mostly in his own words as he writes letters to Justyce about his thoughts and history of how he ended up where he is today. Quan did not have a healthy and safe place to ...more

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Oct 08, 2020 Andy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2020-read, queer-rep-gay, changed-my-life, own, queer-side-character, ownvoices, bipoc-black, poc-stories, queer-rep-wlw-unspecified

I need to own every edition of this beautifully gutting book. Nic Stone is a legend.

If you've read Dear Martin, then you know who Quan is. Or you think you do. Jusytce and Quan have had very different lives. Justyce has always been on the track for success, but every since a bad experience with a substitute teacher, Quan has been wrongly deemed a delinquent. When he finds people who finally believe in him, he's willing to do whatever to takes to keep them, even when it lands him in prison.

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Jun 05, 2020 Jessica Marsh rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Such a powerful and breathtaking book! Nic Stone really did it again.

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Nov 08, 2020 BookWorm rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Do you see how quickly I devoured this book? Did you? Just making sure.
I loved this book so much that I read EVERYTHING. As in the note, in the beginning, the actual story, the note at the end, the acknowledgments, and the preview to Dear Martin even though I already read the book. I was so desperate for the book to continue that I kept going till there was nothing left. Nic Stone is such a good writer, and now I'm on the lookout for anything with her name on the cover.
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Sep 25, 2020 Kristen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2020-releases, fiction, netgalley, poc, realistic-fiction, social-justice, ya-reads

I'm pretty bummed that COVID happened the same year Nic Stone was supposed to visit my school. It would have been a perfect time for my students to read this book and hear this voice. So since "Dear Martin" was on the summer reading list for some of them this year, I am making it a point to recommend this book to all of my classes in lieu of her visit.

"Dear Justyce" takes place a few months following the events of the first book, and while it's not entirely necessary to have read "Dear Martin", I'm pretty bummed that COVID happened the same year Nic Stone was supposed to visit my school. It would have been a perfect time for my students to read this book and hear this voice. So since "Dear Martin" was on the summer reading list for some of them this year, I am making it a point to recommend this book to all of my classes in lieu of her visit.

"Dear Justyce" takes place a few months following the events of the first book, and while it's not entirely necessary to have read "Dear Martin", some of the same characters make an appearance. In book one, the story is told through letters to MLK from a Black teenager trying to make sense of a world that doesn't appreciate people who look like him. Justyce has to navigate the privileged White world of his school life with the culture and community of his home life.

In a similar way, "Dear Justyce" focuses on Quan, a character who is in no way privileged and no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to get ahead. Quan's character is a reflection of the real lives of too many kids of color in America, dealing with systemic racism and the impact that has on their lives. Stone touches upon big issues of poverty, trauma, domestic abuse, as well as drug and gang violence. But most importantly, she shows how kids who are faced with these hurdles are deeply traumatized and are set up to fail because they likely have few good role models to show them the way. Luckily for Quan, he has his best friend, Justyce, there to help him, as well as a whole slew of therapists, lawyers, friends, and teachers. But as Stone writes in the author's note, "the most fictional part is the support Quan receives."

Not only is this book important for people who need to be educated about these social issues and the impact they can have on the young people in this country, but it is important to see characters who represent all walks of life. Although Black, Justyce comes from a place of privilege, which for many young readers may not be the reality. Quan's life will be relatable for some readers, and seeing him deal with and overcome hardships will be empowering and hopeful for those who need it. I especially appreciated that Stone discussed how trauma can happen simply from living in poverty or experiencing racism, that one does not need to suffer abuse to have something deeply and negatively impact one's life. I think too often, young readers believe that if their life isn't as bad as someone else's that there is no justification to feel a certain way. And, of course, Stone destigmatizes seeking professional help for dealing with this trauma, which is a message many young (and old) people need to hear.

Overall I think what stands out in this book is the themes and representation. But the story itself is well written, fast paced, and engaging. There were a few plot points that seemed unnecessary and one character that didn't feel wholly developed for me, but besides that I found the book enjoyable. I would highly recommend this for young adults, and will happily place this alongside "Dear Martin" in my classroom library.
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Aug 13, 2020 Melanie Sligh rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Nic Stone does it again. The raw, real, heartbreaking story of Dear Justyce is a must read for everyone. (Not just middle grade, everyone).

Let me preface this and say I am a white passing person, so I have not and most likely never have to deal with any of the injustices and blatant racism Quan faces. I will never fully understand or can act like I do. What I can do is understand how realistic this story is and continue to educate myself and family in order for stories like Quan’s to be only a ...more

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Jan 24, 2021 Misse Jones rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Nic Stone has DONE IT AGAIN!!

Stone’s debut, Dear Martin is a story of hope and overcoming obstacles through the choices one makes. A rare sort of “happily ever after” that oftentimes does not occur. Dear Justyce, on the other hand, is sheer realistic fiction at its finest but it downright kept it REAL. It is not just the story of Vernell LaQuan (Quan) Banks Jr., but the unfortunate plight of many Black young men and women who are systemically trapped and held back from life outside of four conc ...more

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Dec 16, 2020 Mina rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: blacklit, books-that-matter

"Wanna never suffer any real consequences? Straight-white-cis-maleness and money, friends. Keys to the goddamn kingdom."

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Dec 05, 2020 Rincey rated it liked it · review of another edition

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3.5 stars

Definitely preferred Dear Martin to this one and just wish it was longer and fleshed out more

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Feb 26, 2020 Pernille Ripp rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

So I’m going to try to put into words how I feel about this book, but I’m not sure if I can properly do this book justice… Nic Stone shoves us into present reality, forces us to think about the systems where kids despite doing everything in their power to follow the crazy rules and structures we have set up for success, still fail because the system continues to remove everything that kept them going. And not always by design but sometimes just by happenstance because that’s how cruel the circum ...more

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