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Dear Martin is an exceptional story that will appeal to those who loved The Hate U Give. The book delves into the much needed conversation needed today around the topics of racism, discrimination and racial profiling. Narrated by Justyce, (poignant choice of words), it highlights a range of perspectives that bring truth to being a young black teenager trying to make sense of the friendships and struggles in the world around him.
An excellent book club recommendation that will create great discus ...more
An excellent book club recommendation that will create great discus ...more
4.5 stars overall - bumped due to feels factor aka ability to make me cry
This is such a timely, important little YA novel. It has a lot of great qualities: a cast of brightly written characters, an easy going feel to the writing that also happens to pack a powerful punch in terms of civil rights and race relations. I think it is a wonderful book for young readers especially as it has low sexual content but a lot of cultural important topics. And obviously, the awesome letters Justyce rights to D ...more
This is such a timely, important little YA novel. It has a lot of great qualities: a cast of brightly written characters, an easy going feel to the writing that also happens to pack a powerful punch in terms of civil rights and race relations. I think it is a wonderful book for young readers especially as it has low sexual content but a lot of cultural important topics. And obviously, the awesome letters Justyce rights to D ...more
This is a really important book that tells a compelling story about compelling characters. The writing/point of view really drove me bonkers, though. 2-stars for the writing, 3-stars for everything else.
*this is a YA book and I think teenagers will enjoy it more than I did, bc you know... I judge when it comes to writing quality.
*this is a YA book and I think teenagers will enjoy it more than I did, bc you know... I judge when it comes to writing quality.
Perfect companion novel to The Hate You Give, this one is told from the perspective of a young black male. His background and aspirations are similar to Starr’s but being a young man in the moment increases the anxiety and fear you feel while reading it. I admired Justyce’s search for a connection with Dr. King and where that search led him.
So glad I get to read YA books. Much for our students to discuss in this book.
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